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------�---�------CONTENTS EDITORIAL 3 AUSTRALIAN ULTRA CALENDAR 4-7 STOP PRESS re. AUSTRALIAN 6 DAY RACE AT COLAC 2000 7 ARTICLES re. RECENT SOLO RUNS across Australia 7 -16 RACE ADVERTISEMENTS IAU 100km World Challenge, Holland 17 FirstUltra of the New Millennium, 6 Hour Track Race, SA 18-19 First New Millennium Ultra Marathon45 Km Walk, Q'ld 20 Coastal Classic 12 Hour Track Run/Walk, NS W 21 -22 AURA Bogong to Hotham TrainRun, Vic 23-24 AURA Mansfield to Mt.Buller, 50kmRoad Race, Vic 25- 26 Sri Chinmoy /AURA Australian National 100kmChamps., ACT 27 Wy-Wurry 3 Day Walk, Q'ld 28-29 CabooltureHistorical Village Dusk to Dawn 6 & 12 Hour Run/Walk 30-31 IAU Nanango Shire Intemational 1000Miles Track Champs, Q'ld 32-34 AURA Dam Trail 50km,Vic 35-36 Coburg 24 I 12 /6 Hour & Relay Track Carnival 2000, Vic 37 King & Queen of Mt. Mee 50km Road Race, Q' Id 38-39 RACE RESULTS & REPORTS 100km World Championships France 1999 40-41 Aust. & Q' Id 48Hour & Q' Id 24 Hour Track Championships 42-46 Sri Chinmoy National 24 Hour Track Championships, SA 47-49 Austn. Race Walkers 24 Hour Walk, Coburg, Vic. 50-51 GlasshouseMountains 100Mile & 50 Mile Train Runs, Q'ld 52-56 Coburg 6 Hour Ultra Track Championship , Vic 56 Gippsland Water Austn. 100kmRoad Championship, Vic 57- 59 1999Australian 6 Day Race at Colac, Vic 60-61 RainbowBeach Trail Run / Walk, Q'ld 62 ARTICLES: "A Visit froma Legend (Kouros), a Record by an EmergingStar'' reprinted from 'Ultrarunning, Nov'99 issue) 63-6 6 " The Comrades" reprintedfrom "The Blister'' July- Sept'99 67 "1999 AustralianUltra Running Survey" by Phil Essam 68-70 "Controversyat the InternationalAssoc of Ultrarunners" (IA U) 70 "Introductionto Multi-D ay Events" by Malcolm Campbell 71 "Preparingfor a 1000Miles Race" by Dan Coffey 71- 75 "Alcohol and Running" by John Bryant 76-77 " Philosophy on Life"by Franz Stampfl (now deceased) "Pulmonary Emboli: A Personal Struggle"by Bruce Boyd 7877 " How to Get and Stay Healthy" by Jay Hodde 79- 80 "Brent Weigner: ultrason all seven continents" 80 INTERNATIONALRESULTS & COMMENTARY: Sept '99 by Andy Milroy (reprinted from 'Ultrarunning') 81- 82 Oct'99 by Andy Milroy ( " " " ) 83 Nov '99by Andy Milroy ( " " " ) - 84 Dec '99by Andy Milroy ( " " " ) 85 - Bb

WORLD AGE GROUP RECORDS Reprinted from Ultramarathon World & compiled by Andy Milroy 87-91 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION 92 EDITORIAL

Those of you who subscribe to the Australian version of Runners World would have been pleased to see the article on the incomparable Graham "Mountain Man" Kerruish, also in the same magazine was a beautifulphoto on pages 6 and 7 of Cradle Mountain; If you haven't yet tackled the Cradle Mountain run then this photo should inspire you to make the trip to Tasmania as soon as possible. Overseas we had Tim Sloan taking fourthplace outright in the US 100km Championships, Yiannis Kouros winning tJleUS 24 hour Championships and the usual group of Sydney Striders running at the Comrades Marathon in South Africa. At the time of writing, the Colac Six Day Race is being conducted forthe last time, it is a shame to see an event with such a long and unique history disappear fromthe calendar. Another event that may also disappear is the 24/48 hour event in Maryborough [Qld], I was fortunate enough to be at the Maryborough event this year and I thought it was very well organised, particularly when you consider that a small town like Maryborough is not flushedwith state of the art facilities. I was recently doing "point duty" at the Melbourne Marathon and it was good to see several old ultranuts still having a run. Ron Hill, Brickley Hepburn,Jeff Visser and Bob Fickel [although a little slower these days] w,erejust some of the familiar old facesthat I saw. For those of you who have had your head in the sand, there are a number of runners running either around, across or all over Australia. Pat Farmer and Gary Parsons are both getting publicity but we have recently heard that John Moyle is doing something similar and Frenchman, Serge Girard, has just completed a Perth to Sydney run. These runners have accomplished incredible achievements doing things that capture the imagination of the non runningpublic which is great forthe sport of Ultrarunning. As a purist [ conservative, maybe] I must say that I have somewhat of a problem with the way in which the term "world record" is flippantlyapplied to the various self appointed categories that seem to emerge in solo runs. Both John and Gary are claiming world records forthe longest distance run which makes me wonder what ever happened to Englishman, Robert Garside, who ran into Adelaide in November 1998 claiming the same record on route to a planned 68,000km which was to finish in 2001. Has anyone heard of Robert in the past 12 months? I had a chance meeting with Gordon Burrowes at the local swimming pool a fewdays ago and he had been followingboth Gary and Pat with his computer and he has given me an interesting comparison on their respective runs that appears in this issue. When it comes to putting this magazine together, alzheimers and old age are really setting in. At Dot Browne's place last week I decided that I had better get my glasses because I was having trouble reading, only to discover that I had locked both my glasses and car keys in the car. "Have you got a coat hangar, Dot?" I asked. "Sure" she replied as she pulled a coat of the rack and promptly placed the coat hangar on the chair and handed me the coat ! ! ! How on earth do you break into a car with a coat????????????

Kevin Cassidy

(Co-editor's comment: Get stuffed Kev !) And to all you ultra fanaticsout there..... Have a great Christmas and don't let that office party, staff break-up, kinder nativity play, school carols' night, Christmas dinner, street party, visits to Mum, New Year's Eve celebrations, family holiday, or other such inconsequentials get in the way of training, your No. I priority remember! Basically, stay fitand staysafe. With undying infection from Kev and me. Regards Dot. 5. ULTRA CALENDAR FOR THE YEAR 1999 Dec 4 BRUNY ISLAND JETTY TO LIGHTHOUSE , TAS. 64km Enjoy the ferry trip to the start, then the fantasticocean and rural scenery as you run along nice quiet roads. A weekend away for family and friends. An event for solos and teams. ContactMark Hey, Ultra Tasmania, 7 Hone Road, Rosetta, Tas 7010 or phone (03) 62 727233 (H) Own start time to finish by 3. 00pm.

Dec 12 GOLD COAST - KURRAWA SURF CLUB (BROADBEACH) TO POINT DANGER & RETURN, S0KMS. Flatcourse along roads & paths adjoining the Gold Coast beachfront. Start time 5.00am. ContactEric Markham, Unit 2, 62 Hill A venue, Burleigh Heads 4220, Q'ld Ph. (07) 5527 1363 (w). email: [email protected]. A Gold Coast Runners Club event. $30 entry fee

Dec31 FIRST ULTRA OF THE NEW MILLENIUM - 6 HOUR TRACK RUN/WALK, SOUTH AUST., ElizabethAthletics Track, Mofflin Reserve, Elizabeth, SA. Check in at 11.00pm for a midnight start. Finish 6.00am. BYO lapscorers, crew, food, drinks. $50 entry fee.Contact Phil Essam, 19 LuringaClose, Craigmore, 5114 SA, Ph. (08) 828 70325 or email [email protected]. 2000 Jan 2 FIRST NEW MILLENIUM ULTRA-MARATHON 45KM WALK, Wamuran, Q'ld/ , Conducted by the Qld Ultra-Runners / Walkers Club Inc, Contact Ron Grant, Bellmere Convenience Store, Bellmere Rd, Caboolture 4510, Ph. (07) 5498 9965 (W). Start times subject to handicapping to finish at noon , start/finish at Wamuran Bakery, D'Aguilar Highway, Wamuran, 7.5km out & back loop course. $5.00 entry.

Jan 8 COASTAL CLASSIC 12 HOUR TRACK RUN / WALK, NSW,West Gosford at AdcockPark, PacificHi ghway, West Gosford on a 400m fully surveyed grass track. $35 entry , 7.30pm start, Contact Gosford Athletic Track, Coastal Classic, P.O. Box 1062, Gosford 2250, NSW. Include SSAE for confirmation of entry, or phone Frank Overton (02) 4323 1710 (h) or Paul Thompson (02) 9683 6024 (H) Mobile 0412 250995 Email address [email protected]. Entries close 31/12/99

Jan 9 AURA BOGONG TO HO'.f.flAM, VfC. 60km mountaintrail run, a tough event with 3,000m of climb, 6.15arn start at Mountain Creek PicnicGround. 3,000m climb! Phone Geoff Hook, (03) 9808 9739, entries close 22nd Dec, 1999. No entrieson the day.

Jan 23. AURA MANSFIEJ.,p 'fQ M'f.BU:J.,J.,�R - 50 KM ROAD RACE, VIC. $15 entry, 7am start. Clo�jn.gdate: 14th Jan4ifry, 2000. Entry forms available from Peter Armistead, 26 William,.Street, Frankston 3199, phone (03) 9781 4305 or Dot Browne, 4 Victory Stre�t, i\1i�ham3132 (03) 9874-2501(H) oi:- Fax (03) 9873-3223

Feb 5/lcJ 6 or 12 HOUR RUN, WAJ.,K & RELAY Q'LD, Caboolture Historic Village, Beerburrum Road, Caboolture, gravel road, smooth surface, certified 500m track, Q'ld. Entries to :Race Director Peter Lewis, 13 Timberidge Court, Wamuran 4512, Ph (07) 5496 6437. Enterby 5th February , 6pm start, $20 entry fee forQURC members, $25 non-members

Feb 5 CRADLE MOUNTAIN TRAIL RUN, TAS, 6am start at the northernend of Cradle Mountain/Lake St.Clair National Park, finishesat Cynthea Bay at southern end of the park. approx. 85-9Okm of tough mountain trailrunning with lots of pp�! Contact Richard Pickup, P.O. Box 946, Launceston, Tas 7250, P,fB hPtW Sue Drake (03) 6239 1468

4-,. 2000 ULTRA CALENDAR Feb 20 AUSTRALIAN 'l00KM ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP, CANBERRA ACT, held in conjunction with the Sri Chinmoy Peace Ultra Triathlon, startingat midnight, Y arralumla Bay , Contact Prachar Stegmann, GPO Box 3127, Canberra2601 Ph. (02) 62480232 Fax (02) 62487654. Entry fee$40, Closing date 7th Feb. 2000, Course 1.4km loop on bitumen road and cycle path. Feb 26 - 28 WY-WURRY 3 DAY WALK, Q'LD, approx 44kma day, each walker must supply 1 crew person and a vehicle (4WD not necessary) start and finish at Nanango, South Burnett,daily prizes. Contact Ron & Dell Grant, Bellmere Convenience Store, Caboolture 4510 Ph. (07) 5498 9965 (W) Closing date 15th Feb 2000, $40 entry. Mar BLUE MOUNTAINS SIX FOOT TRACK MARATHON, NSW,46.6km mountaintrail run, 8amstart Saturday from Katoombato Jenolan Caves, Time limit 7 hours, ContactChris Stephenson, Six Foot Track Marathon, GPO Box 1041, Sydney 2001. http://www.ozemail.com.au/nbigchris or email to: bigchris@ ozemail.com.au Mar /2 WATER WORLD GREAT OCEAN RACE • RED ROCK TO COFF'S JETTY, BEACH & HEADLAND 45KM ULTRA MARATHON NSW. Starts at 8.00am at the northernend of Red Rock Beach. $5.00 entry or $10 on race day. Finish Coff s Harbour Jetty.ContactSteel Beveridge on (02) 66 53 6831(H) or (02) 66 541 500 (W). Or by post, 2 Lakeside Drive, North Sapphire 2450, NSW Mar 4 AURA 6 HOUR RACE + 50KM & l00KM WESTERN AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIP, WA, Bunbury, organised by the Bunbury Runners'Club, certified 500m grass track, own lapscorers required, home stay or motel accommodation can be arranged, contact Mick Francis, 27 Snows Place, Bunbury 6230 phone (08) 9721 7507 Mar 19 AURA DAM TRAIL RUN 50KM (ADT SO) Vic, A beautiful50km trailrun close to Melbourne, around Maroondah Dam, 9am start,Fernshaw Reserve, finish Maroondah Darn wall. $28 entry for AURA members, $33 for non-members. Closing date for entries 6th March, Phone Geoff Hook (03) 9808 9739

I Mar 15 - 30 NANANGO SHIRE IAU INTERNATIONAL 1000 MILES TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS, Nanango, Q'ld. Entry fee $250, entries close 31/1/2000. No lateentries accepted. Nanango Showgrounds, 12.00 noon start on Wed.15th March, finishes12.00 noon Thursday 30th March, 2000. A Quee(lsland Ultra Runners Club event. Co n-le:l-cA' r'-eA-..e.,v �Y"" ey- (o1) 1,/- 16,3 loo S April 8/9 VICTORIAN 24 HOUR WALK/RUN TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP,VIC. & 6 OR 12 HOUR RUN/WALK TRACK ULTRA EVENT & 12 HOURS RUN/WALK RELAY, Harold Stevens AthleticTrack, Coburg, Relay - maximum of 8 individual racers per team. Entry $10 perteam member. Various categories. Entry $40 for both ultraevents. Both relay and individual events start 10am on Saturday. Entry forms available from: BernieGoggin, 277 Manningham Road, Lower Templestowe 3107, Ph. (03) 9850 4958 April 9 FRANKSTON TO PORTSEA ROAD RACE, VIC, 34 miler, contact Kev Cassidy Phone (0413) 626 408, 7am startcorner of Davey St. and Nepean Highway, Frankston. Block of chocolate for every finisher! Own support needed. The oldest establishedultra in Australia,first run in 1973. April 16 KING & QUEEN OF MT.MEE 50KM, 25KM, & l0KM, Q'LD, out and back course (twice for 50km) on bitumen and dirt roads; 50km start 6.00am, 25km start7.00am, 10km 8.30am start. Presentations and light lunch at Mt.Mee Hall after race at 12.00pm. A QURC event. Contact:: Gary Parsons P.O. Box 1664, Caboolture4510, Ph. (07) 3352 7761 or Danny Cause, 67 Reuben Street, Stafford 4053. fee$20 for 50km & 25km events. Enter early on entry form in Ultramag or entries will be taken on the day'. April .3o GLASSHOUSE MOUNTAINS , SOKM, Q'LD, ContactIan Javes, 25 Fortune Esplanade, Caboolture, Q'ld, phone (07) 5495 4334. 2000 ULTRA CALENDAR May TAMBORINE TREK, GOLD COAST, 68kms out and back course & 45km encouragement section, Road Race, staggered start, 1 Contact Graeme Grimsey, P.O. Box 584, Ashmore City, Q'ld 4214 Ph. (07) 5522 7870 May BANANA COAST ULTRA MARATHON, NSW. 85KM.CoffsHarbour to Grafton via Glenreagh, Nana Glen & Coramba, 6am start at Coffs Harbour Entry fee $5 by 2nd May or $10 on race day, own support vehicle/ driverrequired, contact Steel Beveridge, 2 Lakeside Drive, North Sapphire 2450, NSW, phone (02) 6653 6831 (H) or (02) 6654 1500(W) May AURA SRI CHINMOY AUSTRALIAN 50 MILES TRACK CHAMPS., Newport Park Athletics Track, Williamstown (Melways 56B4), start 6am, contact John Harper (03) 9803 7560

May TAMWORTH 24 HOUR CHARITY RUN, NSW, Viaduct Park, Tamworth, 10am start. $35 entry, 10am start on Saturday, ContactDallas Earsman, 143 Bridge Street. Tamworth 2340, Ph. 657216 (H) or 653511 (W) June HERVEY BAY HIKE 50KM, Q'LD, Contact Brian Evans Ph. (07) 4121 4200

June COMRADES MARATHON, SOUTH AFRICA, 90km down run from Pietermaritzburgto Durban. See advert in this issue. June 5TH ANNUAL SHOALHAVEN ROAD ULTRAMARATHON - NOWRA TO KANGAROO VALLEY 46KM, NSW 8am start at Cambewarra Public School, finish KangarooValley Show-ground, Entries to Race Secretary, Nowra Athletics Club, 30 Flannery Rd, Cambewarra2540 NSW. Cheques payable to Nowra Athletics Club. Transportback from Kangaroo Valley to the startprovided. Enquiries TerryThrelfall (0412) 603 831 Aug PERTH 40 MILER, based on the Perth Marathon route with a couple of extra loops, flat,fast course. Contact Mick Francis, 27 Snows Place, Bunbury 6230 WA Phone 08 - 9721 7507

Aug. ADELAIDE TO VICTOR HARBOUR 100KM ROAD RACE, SA, 6am start, AdelaideTown Hall,, finish Advance Recreation, Victor Harbour, $20 entry contact DistanceRunners Club of South Australia, P.O. Box 102, Goodwood. SA 5034 or Des Paul, ph. (08)83226400 Aug li-2o AUSTRALIAN 48 HOUR & QUEENSLAND 24 HOUR TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS, Gold Coast QLD. Rugby League headquarters, Eskdale Park, Maryborough, BrianEvans (07) 4121 4200. Certified course.

Aug 6 HOUR TRACK RUN, VIC, Harold Stevens Athletic Track, Coburg, 10am start - 4pm., Entry forms available from: Harold Stevens, 55 Woodlands A venue, Pascoe Vale South 3044 . Ph. (03) 9386 9251

Sept 9 lOOKM WORLD ROAD CHALLENGE, HOLLAND, expressions of interest to GeoffHook, 42 SwayfieldRoad, Mt. Waverley 3149 or Ph. (03) 98089739

Sept AUSTRALIAN CENTURIONS CLUB 24 HOUR, 100 MILE, 50 MILE, 50KM RACEW ALKS, ContactTim Erickson, 1 Avoca Cres, Pascoe Vale3044 Vic, Ph. (03) 93792065 (H) More details to follow Ckt 'l--8 .160KM / 80KM / 54KM TRAIL RUNS, (Q'ld) Glasshouse Mountains. Loopcourse,. ContactIan Javes forfurther information,25 Fortune Esplanade, Caboolture, Ph. (07) 5495 4334 0. 2000 ULTRA CALENDAR

Oct 21 SRI CHINMOY 6/12/24 HOUR & lO0KM S.A.CHAMPIONSHIP TRACK RACE, S A.(Australian 24 Hours Championship) More details next issue. / Nov 14 BRINDABELLA CLASSIC, ACT organised by the ACT Cross Country Club, 56km trail run over the Brindabella mountains, just south of Canberra., 8.30am start at the summit of Mt. Ginnini, $40.00 entry fee with pottery goblet, $30 without, 7 hour time limit, 1/2-way in 3hrs.20. Contact Hugh Jorgensen (06) 286 1252 � z Nov 11 RAINBOW BEACH TRAIL RUN, Q'LD (beach and forest trails) 52km � '::= Rainbow Beach, near Gym pie, a QURC + Rainbow Surf Club event, contact race �a organiser Dennis Parton, c/- P.O. Rainbow Beach 4581, phone (07) 5486 3249 :::1< Nov lO0KM ROAD CHAMPIONSHIPS, THAT DAM R lJ1:, Waitaki District of "t:l Z North Ota go, Ku row, New Zealand, 6.30am start, 12 hours time limit, Entry fee �0 • NZ$60.00, Phone/Fax: 03 436 0626. Entries to: That Dam Run" 12 Settlement Road, �� f-� a ______Ku row,__:�------NZ. --- �== 00.... 00 ..d AUSTRALIAN � =N ..i �. C.J� ....= GDAV etiO- � P.O. l!o11t l6J -ID � u Q.l Cofoc 3250 � a .,I \/Jcto, kl :.--� - \I.J. ti.I � .,.,.,\I.J. ...d... �c.) �i.. � :s e � � i,-i = Dear Dot � ..- �o 00 � � � At our meeting of Australian 6 Day Race Committee lnc, held last night we were .�QJ hartened by quite a number of new younger faces all anxious to save the "Rul:e". �. "t:l ,,e + ,-.ii Cl.> = o A unanimous vote was taken to run the race again in 2000, and offers of new <)fffoe � +- could you make this the 0 .=:.... bearers so please known in next issue of AURA . Q.lC.J -: 00 1:.-..i Cl.> w Cl.> r-i i.. b "cj Hopefully the message will get to the runners before they make other arrangement. 00 00 ; t ;< � Yours truly i.. ..dQ) � Q,j 'ti +- +- .,I "'Cl.> / 0 ;t= Q<'..� �eti r]5 � c-t::>� Secretar:v Cl.> ------' =[; . r;"t:l Kevin Cassidy o Cl.> Editor AURAMAG 0 .... � i..

� ==..dQ) � Kevin, �� I've been following Pat Fanners run around Australia on the ABC reports. This man is not only a good runner but a good publicist - a talent more Ultra runners need..

Imagine my surprise on my recent West Australia Wild Flower tour to discover another great runner running around Australia. We saw Gary on his way to Perth as we travelled N to Monkey Mia & again 2 days later as we travelled back S to Perth. This [WA] newspaper article is the only publicity I have seen on Gary.

It's all very well for Ultra runners to say they do these things for their own personal satisfaction but unless they feature in the media - they didn't happen. Working to get-media attention & spoon-feeding them with press handouts & photo opportunities is time consuming & Lough but it has to be done if the effort is to be recognized. Regards, Gordon Burrowes 7. Queensland Ultra runner, Gary Parsons today went through the 10 000 mile mark.today in a time of 221d lh and 7m. Updated documentation will be sent to British running Historian, Andy Milroy for verification. The mark was brought up 8km out of Launceston where it was witnessed by a Channel 7 News crew. Later on in the day, Gary and crew were treated to a Civic reception at Launceston Town Hall where the local Mayor was in attendance. Gary's next mark will be on December 16th when he will surpass Robert sweetgall's old World Continuous Run record. After that, it will be the long Christmas slog before reaching the 20, 000km mark on Jan 26th next year. This will happen when he runs into his home town of Caboolture, where a massive reception is already being planned. Phil Essam

AURA National Committee, Please may I have an official response on the powers of the Queensland solo runs record Committee. Mr Peter Lewis has written to the Caboolture paper and claimed that his Committee are ratifying Pat Farmer's record claims as worid records. Do they have the power to do this? I thought Andy Milroy was the ratifying person. (Andy doesnt know about this latest fiasco yet!) I also have the following questions to do with this as well?

Did AURA give this Committee any official guidelines? ( pre-requisites for a record!) Did AURA give this Committee official blessing to ratify Aust records?

Some guidance would be appreciated as I do wish to respond to Mr Lewis's letter. It also appears to me that this Committee are very much in Pat Farmer's camp and there appears to be a huge personality clash between members of this Committee and Gary Parsons. For the record - I have been forwarded all of Gary Parson's documentation to Andy Milroy for ratification.

Thanks for your help.

Regards

Phil Essam 08 82870325

Geoff Hook wrote: Ph i I AURA doesn't recognize solo runs in any official capacity and the Queenslanders know this. This is probably the reason they set up their Solo Records Committee. As far as solo records are concerned, they are not even considered by AURA. However people can do anything they like as long as it's not illegal. There is nothing illegal about claiming a record, but it doesn't have official recognition. Andy does vet solo runs on behalf of the Guinness Book of Records and keeps records and details of other solo runs. AURA affords solo runners publicity via it's magazine as the only service to them in this instance. Regards Geoff 8. Dear Dot

Hereunder is a listing of people who are on the panel, who shaTIratify Solo and Adventurn RurdWalb in Austcatia. The reas((ns for the selection of these pe((_plei':ire also tisted.

You gave the orii;irnahespon51bilrtyto DeTI Grant who coffrpiled the Solo andAdventure Run booklet.

More than 12 months ago, DeTI entrn5tedthis t·esponSJbility to myself, and my wife, to maintain the booklet detaib.

It was felt b�1 L��1 and rn�1self to estabfoh a panel. to give to the ultra-marathon sport some credibility and to forrmJlate a set of basic standards reqmced by a Solo person to reach tor the ratification of mch i'ifl ac:f:iviW.

Petet· Le�1•ris: Race Director of. Caboolture Historical ViTiage Dusk to Dawn, Run/Td alk 6112 hom·. This event is a track ·ro,:id race cm a 500, metre loop, v,1hich is ratifiedby a SlJ(",;eyor.The race has been classifiedas a Queensland Charrr_pionshr_p.I am also a Justice of the Peace ( Qualified),First Aider and reached level 2 as a sport; h·ainerwith the Austrah:,n Sports Medicine Federation. I am also the leading pornts scorer for the 1999 Q.U.R.C. WalkingMale L'.ategory. I am also an acn·edited member, /1 the f'L'Ofessicrnalbody, Australian TraditicrnalMedicme focieW. I operatemy ownNaturopathic Prac:tise, p-covidingprofessional servicem the health careindustr� 1• I am anactive member of the community, havingi ,,• ,c,rked for the volunteer acgi'inizatiuns, S afet�, H01JseAssoc.1atiun of Australia rigM u_p to state C:O'ffirnittee, S c:out Association of Au::;traliaas Group Leader, and activewo·t'ke"L' of Warnuran Neighbo1JL'1-1ood·watch. In at.herv-.,ords, I havean eye tor det,:iils.

Lyn Lewis: Assistant Race Dicectorof above race. Threetimes winnerof, the Q .U .R.C. female po-ims champicrnof the ye err. Lyn is a recipientof. the I RcrnGrant Trophyl. Solo adv·enture1'1mne-r with her Pornona Challenge of Challenges. L�� is a well-respected member of Queensland Masters Athletics, holding sever,:ilstate records in race walking. Lyn also holds 3 Ultra trackrec((rds. Lyn has a backgr01Jnd as a nursing professional,reaching the level of Nursing Sister.

Ron G\'ant :t-..fanysolo runs spanning rnaiw yea-t·s. Combined with Dell. rr,adepossible the 1000 miles track event at Nanal1go to be recognised on a world scale, by the I..A..U.Race organise·c of several Ultra eventswet· the years. Has operatedown businesses OVi!rman\J \Jear:s. havinaa aood understanding of businesspractises and the standard associated for the same.Rcrn has made many ccrntributionson a comm1rnitylevel, encouragingathletic pa·cticrpation fodhe benefitof mdivrdualsmeetingpersonal challenges.

Dell Grant Without the driving force of Dell's eye for detail,the 10,000 rrnlerecord, and the ccrntinuous long rnnrec:c,rd �11hich had been held by Ron, woold never have been recognized cm aworld scale. As mentionedabove, he exceptionalstandards set by Dell and Rcrnwith the 1000 rrnlestrack eventat N anango. D eTIheld ma·ny staterecords, alcrngi;\lith sorrre Austrahan records for Ultra· Marathon track distances. Race Director of rnanyhigh standard ufu·a eventsover many years. Dell is a recipientof the Ron Grant T-rnphy. Dell is joint business p·ruprieto·c, i,\lithRon, of there mccessfulfaff,��' business.

Kerrie Ha TI;Two times Q.U.R. C. Ultra·Marathcrn pomts, championof the year. Kerriewas the first Australian female to ever completea 100 rrnlestrail event.l•\Jhich she completedalso in 1999. Kerrie helps organisers of the Glasshouse Trail events,1N hich have proven so successful. Kerriehas also completedfive 48 hours track events, more than aiwother Austratian female,from available information.

Charlie HaTI: Operates a successful business in Caboolture Shi-re,which is socrnto mwe to a larger prerrrises, due to sound businesspractises. The seccrndin chargeof the Glasshouse Trail event. which is one of the mo5t successfulh·ail events rnAustralia, which has ath·actedinternational pa"t'l:icipation.

As you can see, we form a wen-rounded team 1;,\lithmuch resom·ce knowledge and practical experienceto tall back on. This letter is ncrtdesigned for publication. It is merely anmformaticrn letter for your benefit.

I shaTIinclude our solo and adventure mnlwalk guidelinesfor pubtication in the near future. Y om's trnly, Peter Lewis 13 TimberidQe Court WAMURAif QLD 4512 Petet· Lewis Phone (07) 54% 6437 9 . Australia - A Land of Solo Road Runners Solo A potential new road safetyhazard has been identified in Australia this year with "Australis Ultra Road Runneris" currently traversing our continent in one direction all another. time Three of the species have been discovered and they are all achieving inspirational featswith the in they are on the road. Those three are Pat Farmer, Gary Parsons and John �oyle. �l have achieved of the their own right before embarking on their various solo runs and all are helpmg to raise the profile sport that we all know and love in this the last year of the Century.

Pat Farmer began his run around Australia on 31 May 1999 when he le� this nati�n's capital and firushon December 8th originally intended to finish on January 1st 2000. It appears as though he will now _ around which will include a lap of Tasmania as well. This will easily be recorded as the qm�kest run Gary Parsons Australia. Before this yearthe record stood at 217 days and was set by Ron Grant m 1983. Farm r has recently completed one lap of the country arriving back in Brisbane around 194 d�ys. Pat � _ b complet ng looks like beating this time by 4 days! Parsons has now leftfor Tasmania where he will � � s or he will get another fiveand a halfthousand kilometres. He better tum around every fivehundred km dizzy! records on Gary Parsons leftBrisbane on 25th April and has easily beaten all of Ron Grant's previous least one or the way. Pat Farmer leftCanberra over a month later and has come throu� and lopped at a day and Gary two days offall of Gary's times. This has worked out at Pat Farm�r aver�g ?ver 8�kms up when Parsons averaging around 73km. Doesn't sound like much on a dally basis but 1t certainly adds ran extra the weeks become months. Farmer has also had at least one public appearancea day and distances to attend some of these appearances. A third runner, partially blind, John Moyle fromAdelaide, has been runningaround the country this year, albeit in a crisscross fashion and is aiming to beat the World Long Distance Record set by American,Robert Sweetgall in 1983 of 17,071km. John leftDarwin on March 22 and has since gone through Perth, Broken Hill, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. From Brisbane he will be heading up to Cairnsbefore headingacross down to AliceSprings before finishingin Adelaide beforeChristmas. John is averaging much less per day than the other two runners per day, but should beat Sweetgall's record and should be congratulatedfor his efforts.

All three runners have causes that they aretrying to promote or raise money for during their journey. Pat Farmeris doing a splendid job promoting the Federation Centenary and comes across as one "Proud Aussie". Hopefullyhe will inspire others to be just as proud in their country. Gary Parsons is promoting and raising money forLegacy throughout his journey and John Moyle is raising money for underprivileged children throughout his trip.

Pat Farmer and John Moyle have both stuck to their orignal aims with their respective trips, whilst the aims of Gary Parsons appeared to have developed throughout the trip. Gary was aiming to run around Australia with the possibility of beating the World Longest Run mark. A couple of months into the trip and the World Longest Run mark became the number one priority. This has now grown to an aim of 20,000km with the possibility of running foranother three months afterthat and making it a year trip. In my calculations that will almost bring up 25 000km or more! Will he know his home town of Caboolture when he returns!

I believe the publicity generated by the three runners can only be positive for the sport of Ultra running and I sincerely hope that all three runners will continue to "let their feet do the talking" for the rest of their respective journey's.

# All times and distances mentioned in this article are yet to be ratifiedand are therefore unofficialat this stage.

Phil Essam [email protected]. au 08 82870325 ID �-�� RUNNING�� a Ii a

Serge Girard Completes Perth-Sydney Crossing t 1th November 1999

A financial adviser known as the French Forrest Gump ran sore-footedinto Sydney on Tuesday 9th November 1999 after knocking more than two weeks offthe record for running across Australia from <:',ORSt to (',0RSt

Serge Girard took 46 days 23 hours and 15 minutes to cover the 4,000 kilometres (2,500 miles) fromthe Indian Oceancity of Perth to Sydney on the Pacificcoast.

He got through 20 pairs of shoes in fivemillion strides along railway tracks anddeserted outback roads. The 46-year-old covered 81 kn1, or almost two fullmarathons, everyday. He beat the previous trans-Australia record of 63 days, set last yearby American Jesse DaleRiley.

"The Australians were very welcoming, every time we needed something they helped us straightaway," Girard told Reuters aftercrossing the finishline at the Sydney Opera House. "At the beginning they called me 'the crazyFrenchman'," he added. "It was a beautiful adventure."

1 11 Girard, who became knmvnas 1 the French Forrest Gump afterbreaking the record fromLos Angeles to New York nvo years ago, was accompanied by three physiotherapists, a podiatrist, a logistician, a camera crew and a photographer.

He drank 10-15 litres of water a day, plus one glass of Australian red wine, and consumed a daily 8,000 calories.

More Info here : http://membres.tripod.fr/trans australia/indexeng.htm

The Ultim�te Ultrarunner Ultrarunners are those who attempt to cover distances on footfar beyond the comprehension of most people. There is one ultrarunner who has undertaken a quest that has almost reduced the running of such ultra distances to a routine task, something that can be done week in and week out. The mental and physical endurance required to be able to complete such a self-imposed task should not be underestimated. On April 17, Henri Girault of France completed his 400th l 00-km race at Belves in France in a time of 12:40. This remarkable achievement is the equivalent of running 40,000 competitive km, or 25,000 miles-more than the equivalent of running around the world at the equator, a mere 24,902 miles! Girault is well known to ultrarunners across the globe, because in his quest for 100-km races he has traveled around the world. His latest expeditions were to 100-km races in French Guiana in northern South America, to a race from Cayenne to Kourou, Minisek Podbrny in the Czech Republic, to Greenwich in England, to Hawaii and Catalina Island in the U.S., to Buenos Aires in Argentina, to Nanisivik in northern Canada, and to Odessa in the Ukraine. He finished his 400th 100-km where he ran his first, at Belves in France. Knowing Girault, I suspect he has already begun to add to this total, on his way to number 500. In 1998 he ran 29 100-km races. At this rate, perhaps in Antarctica, (the only continent on which he has not run a 100 km), we shall see the indefatigable Henri Girault running his 500th I 00-km race, sometime in 200 I. Andy Milroy \l Interviews with Pat Farmer available

Media contact@Avviso PR: Diana Shearin or Deidre Grant on (02) 9363 0714 or 0416 114 584 and 0413 048 641. Media Contact@ National Council for the Centenaryof Federation: Claire Tedeschi on (02) 6270 8152 or 0419 990 250

ULTRA MARATHON MAN ANNOUNCES WORLD RECORD END TO HISTORIC MISSION

Ultra Marathon man Pat Farmer today announced he would finish three weeks ahead of schedule on his Run Around Australia for the Centenary of Federation, setting a New World Record when he arrives in Sydney's Centennial Park on Sunday 12 December 1999.

Pat will become the fastest man to ever run around mainland Australia and Tasmania, adding to his tally of world records.

Taking 191 days to complete the run, Pat Farmer will have sliced 26 days off the previous record of 217 days set by Ron Grant in 1986. By including Tasmania, Pat will have also added an additional 1,000kms to Ron's run.

The original itinerary had the epic run finishing on 01 January 2000, marking the date and place where Australia's federation was proclaimed in 1901.

Since the Prime Minister sent Pat on this journey to promote the Centenary of Federation on 31 May 1999, he has smashed six current records, crossed five states and two territories and completed an astonishing 343 marathons in just six and c1 half months.

To date Pat has worn out 12 pairs of shoes over 13,000km, maintained a daily intake of food 3 times more than the average person, consisting of carbohydrates, protein, fresh fruit and vegetables.

The average day sees him rise at 4am and run 80kms per day, finishing at 5pm. En . route Pat has met hundreds of thousands of Australians as he visits schools, attends civic receptions, stops for well wishers and receives public welcomes.

He promotes the Centenary of Federation, which united Australia, through his inspirational speeches, media appearances and his actions of running around the nation.

The public are invited to see Pat arrive in Sydney and celebrate the momentous homecoming with a picnic day in Centennial Park on Sunday 12 December 1999.

Pat Farmer Run Snapshot " Age: 38 .. Run Highlight: breaking the World 10,000km Record in Moorine Rock near Southern Cross WA knocking 33 days off Ron Grant's record " Run Worst stretch: Barkly Highway - flat, boring, windy and so many flies! • Sleeps: 5-6hrs per day " Drinks: 12 litres of water & Gatorade per day ,. Favourite craving: Mango Weiss Bar, jelly beans, wagon wheels " Currently weighs: 61 kilos " Current location: Launceston, Tasmanian and into Hobart on 18 November '" Upcoming Highlights: Official welcome to Melbourne 29 November '" Circuit Complete:- 8 December (Canberra to Canberra) " Sydney Homecoming - Victory Lap from Canberra to Sydney 9-12 December

For the latest information, highway diaries, media releases, biography and event details 2 l ·visit www.patfarmer.com George Audley RMB 9210) Lwr DenmarkRd Albany6330 pH 98446252 Monday 8thNovember 1999

;1 Gar�· --<:.:: � ;. : =es t,..-.: -::·!': ... Parsons near I w�s o� the coach heading for Bunbury WA hoping I would see Gary Parsons, so I could join him on his run. My fear was that he could have pulled off for a rest, and the coach would take me past him. About 20 k's past wheie � expec�ed to join him the coach turned off, so collecting all my gear I got off the coach, and stood there amongst all the big tree's in the pouring rain. I stopped a lorry and the d.r.1.ver told me Gary wa::1 about lOk's Juvvu L.11e 1.uad. Rt::llrE::f that I hadn't passed him., but 10 k's at Gary's speed wa� well over' an hour and it was raining with no shelter. A Ute came and I got a lift (IN THE BACK), but only a c:v-1plE ,, f [·{' s and there was Sharon in the Big Camper, I was made wi:>.lr:nme thPncrnt ready t() join Gary after his break. My body was not prepared for Gary's routine. Bed by 7.30pm lights out, Up at 3.30am, Breakfast and on the road by 4am. My �-,(, --i�, :-1.::,r,j]F:d the running but at the end of four days I was short rin ,t:; I AAfl ,

fJrst day joined Gary on the road just before Noon, so only 4,:, K' s f..:,r me. Next day 7 6 k's, Gary said it helped having s 1)m"=-b,:,:Jy to chat to. Ov8r: night at a Caravan Park in Denmark with a me8] at the local Hotel. Thjrd day a Friday which is Gary's easy uay, s1..) unly 56 k's. Close to my home so a shower and a meal with � r.�ght step there, (10 k'D we�t of Alb�ny). I phoned the Mayor of Al.batty and tuJ.d he1. Ga.ry would be ente.ring Albany before 6am. She l.i.\/t:::::i 30 k' ;:; [1.'-'flL AlL,ctriy, but ::;aid �ht; wuuld Le the.re to run tne la9t Kil0m1?t�r into t0wn with us. She then muttered that I would .�,W8 r1E:t h.:::aps. At. 4. _iU t11e uext mu1.u.1.ng when we had run fo.r a half hour I 1..;;:ctli.z1:::d ::;um1:::Ll!ing. It was my 64th Bii:thday. What bette.r way to spend 1t than running with a Champion runner and a very nice bloke Gary b-'ar sc,ns. The Mayor Alison Goode, was there, and ran very well ths la�t kilometer into Albany, she is a mature non-runner. I've nr'1m i na terl her t0 carry the 01 ympi c Torch.

!':-'.':'·'''?:'te.en K' f' "lltf'1de }\lbany I left Gary and went home. I had utl,E::L cc.,rnmitrnent.s, but l run over 200 k's through Hail, Wind and P.c:,.·�n, with a mon who p.1ans to be the first man in the world to run 00ntinunusJy fnr 70,000 Kilometers. I feel proud to have shared a paLt of Gary's run. 1 am ui f tc, L'.0l.ac in two days time, and with some tips from Gary, expect to do very well in the Final Colac 6 Day Race. yours sincerely 15. C:i,60 o /fun:..., Sh , r� II,e.,y �1 d CJ Nov '7o/

footloose: Gmy Parso�s takes _a break at the Perth GPO. He has gone through 20 pairs of running shoes in his record attempt. PICTURE: TREVOR COLLENS

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I I spine,C Parsons r says he has never con templated giving up, despite being 1111 By Rob Schutze chased by a bull near Fitzroy Crossing. HAVING 'fh� fori:ner martial arts expert is left more than 8500km and enJoymg his foot tour of Australia so 20 pairs of running shoes for dust, much that after clocking up the "ultra runner" Gary Parsons will have 13,383km he needs to break the con- Alba1:y �ayor Alison Goode jogging tinuous running record by his side when he trots into the he will press on to Tas southern coastal town on Saturday. mania to enjoy the scen It will be his next major stop after ery. an _appreciative crowd of shoppers, busmess people and Lord Mayor Peter "I might run for a Nattrass welcomed him to Perth last year, do a Forest Friday. Gump," he said. The 49-year-old builder set out from Mr Parsons says he Brisbane on Anzac Day and has been thinks of it as the mili running anti-clockwise around Austra tary service he never lia since. did. He is attempting to break the world "I've never done ser recuru wr commuous runmtig, raising vice but I'm doing it money for Legacy along·the way. now on the road," he Already he has shaved 19 days off said. "I'm doing it now Gary Parsons arrival the previous record's Brisbane-Perth for a lot of mates I lost." is met by the media in leg. Fellow Queenslander Ron Grant The money Mr Par set the record in 198 3, covering sons is raising for Leg Brisbane's King 13,383km in 217 days. acy will be used to sup George Square But While waking at 3.30am and run port the families of war ni!]-g 70km every day forseven months veterans who have died. might send a shudder down even the On his latest Darwin most seasoned mara�hon runner's 14 . Perth leg he raised more than $2000. BIRDSVILLE TO AYERS ROCK VIA SIMPSON DESERT & ALICE SPRINGS 1999 by Drew Kettle twas Monday 14th June 1999 when Gemma and I set out to walk from Birdsville to Alice Springs across the ;impson Desert. We were then to continue south west to a Mission, Kings Canyon andfinish at Ayers Rock m the 2nd August. vly support driver was Gordon Bloomfield,drivi ng my 4WD ute. He had supported me several times before. :-le was a big 20 stone man and anexpert in cooking stews that would last for several days. He also loved a :>eer at the end of the day andalways had a stubbie for me when Gemma and I shuffled in at the end of the fay. It was generally dark, and to sit by the campfirewith its warmth andglow, put a perfect end to the day ,vhich had begun with the morningstar shining bright in the east as the sky showed a glimmer of light in that faection. After a great send-off from the Birdsville Pub, my first challenge was "Big Red", the first of many big sandhills we were to staggerup until we met the Colson Track some 200km away to the west. I would always pause at the top )and sometimes 1/2 way up) to get a view of what lay ahead. On one occasion,it was a bit of a thrill to see 7 or 8 camels slowly saunteringdown the valley below.

A few 4WD tourists passedme each day and they always contributed to the Aying Doctorfor whom I was walking. We passed the Poeppel Cornerand headed for the Colson Trackwhich headed north between giant sand hills for 300ks. to Numery Station. Gemma was excited at seeing several skinny dingoes, one of which followed us for several days. I wasn't sure whether he was following Gemma or me, but from that first night when he woke me in my swag, he was our constantcompanion until we reached Nunery Station. The track through sand-duneswas much easier but not so interesting as climbing up anddown the sand dunes.

Before the Station,I climbeda solitarypeak that gave a great view of the surrounding country. It was exciting to see half a dozen kangaroos in full flight cross the path I had just left.

The Colson Track is supposed to be out of boundsto tourists but the only sign we saw indicating that was one hanging upside down at the end we finished at. We had beenjoined by two friends on the Colon. If anything happened, we could not expect any assistancefrom outside. They were Col and Jack Ma from Patchewollock in the mallee. They had beenwith me before andwere great campfire lighters. Once we got into scrub country, they lit bonfires, not campfires. Personally, I prefer the campfire. We attended the Alice Springs Camel Cup and the local show, collecting with my billy. It was tremendous for me to walk through the Eastern and WesternMacDonnell Ranges. To watch the sun setting on sheer rock faces that reflected its gold and its shadows was breathtaking, as was Kings Canyon.

My most memorable experiencewas the aboriginalcommunity of Hermannsburg, who fedus and gave donations amounting to $600 for the Aying Doctor Service. Kings Canyon tourists were also very generous, as were the Yulara Lions Club.

I arrivedat Ayers Rock fir and well, but finished my walk at the bottom not the top. I have climbedit 3 times before and as my legs were feeling a bit unbalanced, I did not wish to be the fastest man down it. It was interesting that I slept on the top of Ayers Rock on the night of the full moon and eclipse of the moon in 1985 when I was walking through to Darwin. This time I finished at the Rockon the night of the full moon and eclipse 1999.

Regards, Drew and Gemma Ed's note: Drew, please forgive any names we have wrong. At times, we had trouble deciphering your writing! However, congratulations on another great effort for charity. You obviously love the desert and the night campfires. /5. DREW KETTLE BIRDSVILLE TO AYERS ROCK

TheWest-Australian, Perth Thursday 21st August, 1997

Drew and his dog Gemma stop for a meal break out on the road

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EXPRESSION OF INTEREST IAU lOOKMWORLD CHALLENGE, HOLLAND, SEPTEMBER 2000

An expression is sought fromall athletes who wish to be considered to represent Australia in the above event.

The approximate date forthe event is mid September, 2000 and further informationwill be advised when it becomes available. The current qualifying standards for 100km are: Men: 8 hours, Women: 9 hours. It may be noted that athletes with times slower than the current qualifying standard will be considered, however, these people need to be able to justifythey are of an "acceptable standard".

Suitable times in races over other distances, as well as slower times over tough courses will be taken into account. If you would like to be considered forselection, fillout the details below and send to:

Geoff Hook, 42 Swayfield Road, Mount Waverley, Vic, 3149.

Expression of interest for inclusion in the Australian team forthe next IAU 100km World Challenge in Holland, 2000.

Narne: ...... Address: ...... , ...... Phone Number: (work): ...... (home): ...... Facsimile Number: ...... Date of Birth: ...... Qualifying Performance(s)over the past 18 months: ......

...... , ... , ...... , ...... 11 ...... ' ...... ' ...... ' ... •.· ...... ' ..... Proudly sponsored by STATUES OZ FIRST ULTRA OF THE NEW MILLENIUM 6 Hour Track Race

CONDUCTED BY: Phil Essam

DATE: Sat 1 Jan 2000 ElizabethAthletics Track MofflinReserve, Elizabeth Map 96, B9

Track 400m grass track

TIME: Midnight. Report in at 11.00pm 31 Dec 99

NATURE OF EVENT: Very low key

LAP SCORER: Bring your own.

FACILITIES: Toilets in Clubrooms. Change room facilities are available.

PARKING: Adjacent to track.

ENTRY FEE: $50 . Please make cheques payable to "Ultra Race" Address 19 Luringa Close, Craigmore, SA 5114.

CLOSING DATE: Please send entries by 24 Dec 99 Entries will be acceptable on Race Day.

FURTHER QUERIES: Philip Essam 19 Luringa Close Craigmore SA 5114. 08 82870325 or 041 2037340

CERTIFICATES: Every competitor finishingthe Event will receive a certificate and the satisfaction of completing the firstUltra of the New Millenium

RACE RULES

I. All runners shall obey directions from officials 2. All runners will have their own crew members 3. Personal requirements ( food, drink and firstaid) must be supplied by each runner. 4. No pacing is allowed. The use of banned substances is prohibited. :-. The decision of race officials to withdraw any runner during the race will be final. 6. Runners shall run in Lane One and Walk in Lane's two and three. 7. Race direction will change every three hours. ,•;. Race numbers shall be worn at all times

SO COME AND BE PART OF THE ONLY WAY THAT ULTRA RUNNERS AND WALKERS COULD CELEBRATE THE NEW MILLENIUM JS. Proudly sponsored by STATUES OZ

FIRST ULTRA OF THE NEW MILLENIUM Saturday 01 Jan 2000

ENTRY APPLICATION

Sttrname ...... Initials ...... First Name...... 1�ex...... DOB ...... Age on race Day ...... 1\ ddress ...... "l�clephone (home) ...... (work) ......

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CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

I. No runner under the age of 18 will run in the Ultra solo Runs .. 1 The officials reserve the right to reject any applicant. 3. All runners shall provide a Lap Scorer and their own crew member. 4. All rules forthe race must be strictly observed.

\\'AIVER L 11le undersigned, in consideration of and as a condition of acceptance of my entryin the 1998 Statues Oz 6/12 hour Ultra Run and Relay :·.,r myself, my heirs, executors and administrators, hereby waive all and any claim, my right or cause of action which I might otherwise 1«11 e foror arising out of loss of life, or injur), damage or loss of any description whatsoever which I may sufferor sustain in the cours eof or consequent upon my entry or participation in the event. I will abide by the event rules and conditions of entry and participation. I :,11�st and verifythat I am physically fitand sufficientlytrained forthe completion of the event. This waiver, release and discharge shall he· ind operate seperately in favour of all persons, corporations and bodies involved or otherwiseengaged in promoting or staging the event ::1,. the servants, agents, representatives and officers of any of them.

11,,-reby grant full permission to any and all of the forgoing to use any photographs, videotapes, motion pictures, recordings or any other ,w,,rd of this event for any legitimate purpose.

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IN VOGUE SIGNS FIRST NEW MILLENIUM ULTRA-MARATHON 45 KILOMETRE WALK

Conducted by Qld Ultra-Runners/Walkers Club Inc Race Director; Ron Grant, Bellmere Convenience Store, Bellmere Road Caboolture, 4510. Phone (07) 5498 9965 (B.H.) Entry Cost; $5.00, che�ue payable to Qld Ultra-Runners Club Inc. Date and Time; Sunday 2n January 2000. Start times subject to handicapping to finish at Midday, 12.00. You must phone beforeevent to stipulate your start time. Where; Start and finish fromWamuran Bakery, D'Aguilar Highway, Wamuran. 7½ kilometres, out to turn around point, then back again, repeated three times. Course; It is flatto undulating/hilly, being a road course. Prizes; Mars Bar trophies. Water Stops There shall be a water stop at the turn around point only. You shall be required to obtain your own water from the start point Taps are present at these shops.

Race Rules; All entrants must give a handicap timebefore day of race which cannot be changed on the day. All entrantsmust followRace Directors instructions in accordance with requirements as per police permit. All entrants are encouraged to carry a water bottle. No entrants under the age of 18. Walking only.

Get-together It is intended to have a coffeeand chat after at the local shop, Restpoint.

WAIVER

I have read and agree to abide by the rules as stated forthe First Millenium Ultra-Marathon. I am medically fitand have adequately prepared forthis event. I, my legal heirs and support crew will not hold the race director or organisers responsible forany injury, illness or accident sustained, or forloss of propertyor death resulting directly or indirectly by my participation in this event.

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publicity AURA 'BOGONG TO HOTHAM' TRAILi�UN - ALIAS "THE ROOFTOP RUN" carrying on the proud tradition of the Rooftop runners SUNDAY, 9TH JANUARY, 2000 (15TH EDITION)

COST: $30,00 (for AURA current financial members) $35.00 (for non-members) $5.00 Surcharge for transport from where you finish, back to where you started. CLOSING DATE: 22nd December, 1999 (SPECIAL STAGE BEING OFFERED rnoM HALF WAY TO FINISH, DISTANCE: 60km approx. total climb 3,000m approx. START 11.30AM AT LANGFORD GAP, FINISH MT. HOTHAM START: 6.15am at Mountain Creek Picnic Ground SUMMIT. DISTANCE APPROX. 261111 this is not a substitute for each indiviclual's own insurance, which is the individual's responsibility. .25. AURA 'BOGONG TO HOTHAM' TRAML RUN "ALIAS "THE ROOFTOP RUN" carrying on the proud tradition of the Rooftop runners SUNDAY, 9TH JANUARY, 2000 (15TH EDITION) Note: This is an e11lry application form. The organiser reserves the right to reject any application for any reason. Entry 111011ey will be returned with rejected application.

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DO YOU INTEND TO RUN THE: 1ST HALF; 2ND HALF; FULL DISTANCE 7 (circle which option) (NOTE: 1st or 2nd half declarations must be definite; declarations for the full distance is for an organisational guide - you may change your mind on the day but you must start the 1st half).

BEST PERFORMANCES in a similar type of event within the past 3 years: (Name of event, date, your performance, winner's performance)

BEST PERFORMANCES in any ultra event within the past 6 months: (as above)

HAVE YOU COMPETED IN THIS EVENT BEFORE? (Yes I No) ...... DO YOU REQUIRE TRANSPORT FROM WHERE YOU FINISH TO WHERE YOU START? (Yes/ No)

I understand that, as condition of acceptance of my entry in the AURA Bogong to Hotham Trail Run, for myself, my heirs, my executors and administrators, I hereby waive all and any claim for, or arising out of, loss of my lire or injury, damage or loss of any description whatsoever I may suffer or sustain in the course of, or consequent upon, my entry or participation in the said event.

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Cheque I Money Order / Cash enclosed for: Event Entry $ Optional Transport $ Donation $ ------Total Enclosed $ ------Proceeds to the Twin Cities Radio Club for their generous volunteer support. Send entry application to: Geoff Hook, 42 Swayfield Road, Mt. Waverley, Vic, 3149 Ph: (03) 9808 9739 (H) or (03) 9826 8022 0N) (Not contactable after 24th December) Cheques payable to: Geoff Hook A.U.R.A. MANSFIELD TO MT.BULLER S0KM ROAD RACE Sunday 23rd January 2000 7am start

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WAlVER I, the undersigned, in consideration of and as a condition of acceptance of my entryin the MANSFIELD TO MT.BULLER 50 KM ROAD RACE, formyself , my heirs, executors and administrators, hereby waive all and anyclaim, right or causes of action which I might otherwise have for, or arising out of loss of life, or injury, damage or loss of any description whatsoever which I may suffer or sustain in the course of, or consequent upon my entryor participation in the event. I will abide by the event rules and conditions of entry or participation. I attest and verify that I am physically fitand sufficientlytrained for the completion of this event. This waiver, release and discharge shall be and operate separately in favourof all persons, corporations and bodies involved or otherwise engaged in promoting or staging the event and the servants, agents, representatives and officers of anyof them.

Signed ...... Date...... PEDICATION DETERMINATION DISCIPLINE Plus a new note of caution from race organiser: Remen1ber the 6 Ps! PRIOR PREPARATION PREVENTS PISS-POOR PERFORMANCE ! 15 A.U.R.A. M SFI T MT.B 50K A AC INFORMATION FOR RUNNERS Race Date: Sunday 23rd January 2000 Start Time: 7am (daylight savings time) Report in: 6.30am sharp. Entry fee: $20.00 payable to Peter Armistead, includes an AURA tee-shirt. Entry to: Peter Armistead, 26 William Street, Frankston 3199 Vic.

Closing date: Friday 14th January 2000 Race start Comer of Highton Lane & Malcolm Street. (Malcolm St. is the Location main road to Mt.Buller, just out from the centre of Nlansfield, 400 metres on the Mansfield side of Pullins Ski Hire).

Accommodation: A varietyof accommodation is available at Mansfield and Merrijig, and furtherdetails will be advised on receipt of entry. Support team: It would be advisable for each runner to provide a support vehicle for themselves. A number of drink stops will be provided by organisers, but further assistance, clothing changes and food stops may be needed by the runner. Runners must be awar� that dramatic temperature differences a_nd variable weather conditions occur between the Mansfield area and the Mt.Buller climb. Runners will need to have warm, waterproof clothing available for the final 16km should weather conditions deteriorate. Even in mid-summer this is a necessary precaution.

Safety Runners must run on theright hand side of the road, facing the Precautions: traffic at all times during the race and take extreme care with oncommg cars. Clothing: If no support vehicle is provided by the runner, clothing bags and gear will be taken from the start to the Arlberg Hotel at the finish.

Finish: D�nks and refreshments available at the Arlberg Hotel at the fimsh, where the presentations will be held. Results: Apartfrom the major prizewinners, certificates willbe awarded on the day and results will be posted to each entrant. within two weeks of the race. Cut-offTime: 3 hours 15 min. for 30km. 7 hours OOmin for 50km. Drink stations, official timing or race supervision will not be provided after these cut-off times·. I I

Canberra .... Sunday 20 February 2000 Held in conjunction with the Sri Chirunoy3-Day Ultra-Triathlon On behalfof the AustralianUltra Runners' Association and Athletics Australia

Close of Entries - 7 February 2000 ENTRY FEE - $40 Late Entry Fee - $50 (until 18 February 2000)

Athletesworld Post entries and cheque or moneyorder payment to: �9mJwor1a of news ana ev:ernts Sri ChinmoyTriathlon - GPO Box 3127Canberra City ACT 2601 www.athletesworld.net.au or fax: 02 62487654 (forcredit card payments)

Please enclose a brief history of ultra marathons completed and other running career highlights. Entries will be accepted at the discretion of the organisers. Note: Only competitors with current AURA and AA affiliation will be eligible for National Championship Medals.

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Organised�: Caboolture Wy- Wurry Walkers and Queensland Ultra Runners and Walkers Club Inc.

D.ak: Saturday 26 Feburary to Monday 28 Febuary 2000

Location: Commence and Finish at Nanango in South Burnett.Nanango, fourtholdest town in Queensland, was foundedin 1848 and is 2 1/2 hours drive fromBrisbane. The people of South Burnettare friendly and welcoming and the roads you will be walking are mostly quiet country by ways (Bitumen).

Distance: Approximately 44km per day. Detailed trip sheets will be given to you prior to the start.

�: Each walker must supply 1 crew person and a vehicle (4WD NOT Necessary)

DailyPrizes: Fastest: 1st Male, 2nd Male, 3rd Male. 1st Female, 2nd Female, 3rd Female. Handicap: (Days 2 and 3) 1st Place, 2nd Place, 3rd Place.

� ------. ------Ent.ryApplicat ion Surname...... Christian Names ...... Male/Female: ..... D.O.B...... Age on race day...... Address...... : ...... Phone number...... Personal Profile- Other walks you have done? Married? Family? Anything else?

Please use your walk to raise fundsfor your favouritechari ty. If so, which charity will you be walking for ...... Name of your crew person/s...... � l Sat..frb..26th: All walkers and crews gather together for pre walk "bring your own" breakfast commencing tt 5.30 am SHARP at Tarong Dam, 16 kilometres along the Maidenwell / Bunya Mountains road from Nanango. ['he billy will be on the boil for tea and coffee and BBQ lit if you want to cook your breakfast. Please be on time a he pre walk briefingand questions answered will get under way at 5.30am. Walkers will start in three waves with :lower adventurers at 6:30 am followed by two fastergroups later, from the_ picnic grounds at the dam. Trip sheets letailing the course will be handed out to you during breakfast.Day 1 will be 44.5km from TarongDam to V1aidenwell then onto the Bunya Mountains, finishing at the Rangers hut. Overnight we will be staying in the )Unkhouse accommodation at $18 per head, across the road fromthe camping grounds. Fully equipped kitchen, 3BQ facilities, hot showers and toilets. You will need your own food, bedding and towels. No petrol on the 3unyas. Fill in the entry form with the feefor the accommodation. The Mayor ofNanango, �eg McCall um will present his Champion of the Bunyas trophy to that person who walks the fastest 1p the Bunyas - 33.8k to 45.0k as indicated on your trip sheets.

� .2....Sun &b...27th: Based on the results,bf day 1, walkers will be asked to handicap themselves (with race )rganisers help if needed) for days 2 and 3/. Thus the slowest walker will start firstand the fastestwalkers will star 1ater, all aiming to finish at Kumbia at 3.00 pm. Day 2 is 43.4k from the Rangers hut at the Bunyas to Kumbia, via 1 loop through scenic farmlands around th� back of the township. Three choices of accommodation- Kumbia Bed rnd Breakfast $20 per head including light �reakfastsome sharing of rooms phone 0741 644351; Kumbia Hotel S25 double or $15 single, phone 0741 644166� or camping at Apex Park, 100 meies away, hot showers. Bed and Breakfastis across the road from the hotel. Hnish of day 2 is in front of the hoti. Book your own accommodation. Evening meal will be at the Kumbia Hotel $7.'()0per head to be paid in the entryform.

Day 1 Mon. Ecll.28.th: Handicap start - slowest 1{frst, fastest last. Day 3 us42.8km commencing in frontof the Kum bi a Hotel, going through Brooklands along �uiet roads to Nanangu rinishing in frontof the Council Chambers once again aiming for a 3.00pm finish.Aftemo011\tea will follow (ifaJuded in the entry fee for all walkers and crews) at the RSL across the road. Accommodation inNanango 7 Antler Motel 0741 631444, or Fitzroy Motel 0741 63 l l 00; camping ground and two hotels.

RULES: 1. This is a Fun event. We rely largely on the fion�,y of walkers competing NOT to run. 2. All entrants must provide one person to assist\ruemand a vehicle. 3. Walkers must supply their own food for ther}'(se_ly.esand crew unless included in itinery. 4. The orgainisers reserve the right to reject any apNlicant.

T Shirts and Singlets Available for $15 During th�event � ------· r------�------CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: Monday 14 kebruary 2000 (PtEASE!). Payment to be made to: Ron and Dell Grant Bellmere Convenii;mce Store, Bellmere Rd, 'C!lboolture4510 Ph: (07) 54 9899c,5 (B.H) Entry fee$40 (Which includes aftemoor.- Lea for walkers and crews at firnsh) $ 40 Bun, 1<.house Accommodation Bunya tviountains $18 p/head $ ...... Evening Meal Kumbia Hotel $7 p/heq{i $...... TOTALPAYABLfi $...... WAIVER I have read and agree to abide by;the conditions as stated. I'm medically fitand havtij adequately prepared for this event. I, my legal heirs and support crew will not hold the race director or organiseb11esponsible for any injury, illness or accident sustained, ,0rfor loss of property or death resulting directly or ind11ectly by my participation in this event.

Signed...... Date ...... 2000 CABOOLTURE HISTORICAL VILLAGE DUSK TO DAWN QUEENSLAND ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP 6 & 12 HOUR RUN, WALK OR RELAY

Conducted by Queensland Ultra Runnersf'Walkers Club Inc Proudly sponsored by Caboolture Shire Council, Caboolture Sports Club, Caboolture News, 4OUR Radio Statfon, Deianeys Creek Winery. R

INCORPORATING 3 X 2 HOUR & 4 X 3 HOUR RELAY

DATE AND TIME: SATURDAY 5 TH FEBRUARY 2000 AT 6 PM.

WHERE: HISTORICAL VILLAGE, BEERBURRUM RO_AJ), CABOOLTURE.

COURSE: COMPACTEDDECO SURFACE, CERTIFIED 500 METRETRACK.

ENTRIES: , by 5 pm 5 th February, 2000. All entries received by 3 rd January 2000 will receive a freespecial edition T - shirt Entries afterthis date will have to purchase T - shirt on the night Relay entries does not include T - shirt cost Please make cheques payable to Queensland l.Tltra Runners Club Inc Mail entries to Peter Lewis, 13 Timberidge Court, WAMURAN, 4512

FACILITIES: Toilets adjacent to track. Water, freshfruit and sports drinks supplied to competitors opJy Chairs supplied for lap scorers, facilities for heated water provided Showers available on site forcompetitors Free hamburger for all competitors and food for sale on the night for supporters Local radio station 4OUR will be broadcasting on site from6 pm to 6 am PARTICIPATION:MEDALION PRESENTED TO ALL COMPETITORS

PROFITS TO CABOOLTURE HISTORICAL VILLAGESOCIETY

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CABOOLTURE HISTORICAL VILLAGEDUSK TO DAWN QUEENSLAND CHAMPIONSHIP

ENTRY APPL!CAT!ON

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...... Postcode ...... Ph ...... Interstate runners only! Can you provide a lap scorer? Yes/No EntryFee $20 Q.U.R.C. Member { } 6HOUR RUN [ ] $25 Other competitors { } 12HOUR RUN [ ] $45 Relay { } 6HOUR WALK [ ] $15 - T - Shirt { } After5/1/2000 12HOUR WALK [ ] T - Shirtsize Small [ ] Medium [ ] Large [ ] Relay team name ...... 3o. 2000 CABOOL TURE HISTORICAL VILLAGE DUSK TO DAWN QUEENSLAND ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP 6 & 12 HOUR RUN, WALK OR RELAY

LOTS OF RANDOM ORAWS

ALL ENTRIES INCLUDING RELAY COMPETITORS GO INTO A SPECIAL SOUVENIR RANDOM DRAW IF ENTRIES RECEIVED BY 7 TH JANUARY 2000

YOU CAN RUN AND WALK, BUT IF YOU ENTER THE WALK CATEGORY YOU MUST WALK THE ENTIRE DISTANCE

TIMES TAKEN FOR 50 KM, 50 MILE, 100 KM FOR RECORD PURPOSES

MEDALS FOR 1 ST 2ND 3RD OF EACH EVENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH RACE RULES

RACE RULES 1 No pacing, ifin the opinion ofthe race director, an unfair advantage would result 2 No competitor under the age of 18 will be accepted for the individual race 3 The official reserves the right to reject any applicant 4 All entrants, except interstate and overseas competitors, shall provideone person to assist with lap scoring 5 No unprescribedmedications are to be used by any competitor 6 A competitor shall enter one race only 7 The race director reserves the right to withdraw any competitor fromthe race 8 Race direction will change every3 hours 9 Relay competitors can run or walk, but prizes are givenfor the teams withgreatest distances 10 Relay teams can be mixed (ie) male and femalein one team 11 For Relay Teams, 3rd prizeshall be issued only ifthere are 4 or more teams entered in any one event 12 The Race Directors' decision is finaland no correspondence or disputes will be entertained

Return portion below ...... WAIVER

I HA VE READ AND AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE CONDITIONS AS ST ATED. 2 I AM MEDICALLY FIT AND HA VE ADEQUATELY PREPARED FOR THISEVENT. 3 I, MY LEGAL HEIRSAND SUPPORT CREW WILL NOT HOLD THERACE DIRECTOROR ORGANISERS RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INJURY, ILLNESS OR ACCIDENT SUSTAINED, OR FOR LOSS OF PROPERTY OR DEATH RESULTING DIRECTLY ORINDIRECTLY BY MY PARTICIPATIONIN THISEVENT.

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IS THIS YOUR FIRST ULTRA-MARATHON EVENT, DISTANCE OVER 42.2 KM YES/NO 31. COMMENCES MIDDAY Wednesday 15 March, 2000

FINISHES MIDDAY Thursday 30 March, 2000 at Nanango Showgrounds Queensland, Australia

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Best results in marathons, ultra or other events ......

Please supply head photograph of yourself for publicity purposes Personal profile: Married - Family - Occupation etc

Nanango is 200 kilometres north-west of Brisbane and has a population of approximately 3,500. Bus services run daily from Brisbane Transit Centre. .,{fajM✓ 9/u»1MW NanangoShire Council Nanango has a strong community spirit and all competitors can be assured of a warm welcome.

Queensland Ultra Runners Club Inc Facilities Large grass areas for camping and caravans. Hot showers, toilets, fully equipped kitchen/refrigerators in canteen area with large covered eating area. Caravans will be available free of charge for overseas runners or hired. The centre of the township with all facilities is 600 metres from the track. The track is certified 440 yard round circuit (four laps to the mile) and consists of compressed, decomposed granite. Night temperatures could be as low as 1 O degrees celsius with day temperatures between 25 and 35 degrees celsius.

ENTRY FEE A$250 (TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS)

ENTRIES CLOSE 31 JANUARY, 2000. NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED

For media purposes, if you are confident of entering, your personal and running profile with head photograph would be appreciated by Christmas Day, 1999.

Conditions of entry 1. No runner under the age of 18 years on the day of the race will be accepted. 2. The race officials reserve the right to reject any applicant. 3 All competitors must supply one handler. No lapscoring will be required of any handler. Failure to provide the above may result in cancellation of application. 4. The required entry fee must be paid one day prior to the race start. 5. All rules for the race must be observed.

Waiver 1. I, the undersigned, in consideration of and as a condition of acceptance of my entry in the NANANGO SHIRE IAU INTERNATIONAL 1000 MILES TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators, hereby waive all and any claim, my right or cause of action which I might otherwise have for or arising out of any loss of life, or injury, damage or loss of any description whatsoever which I may suffer or sustain in the course of or consequence upon my entry or participation in the event. I will abide by the event rules and conditions of entry and participation. I attest that I am physically fit and sufficiently trained for the competition of this event. 2. This waiver, release and discharge shall be and operate separately in favour of all persons, corporation and bodies involved or otherwise engaged in promoting or staging the event and the servants, agents, representatives and officers of any of them. 3. I hereby grant full permission to any and all of the foregoing to use any photographs, video tapes, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.

Signed ...... Date...... COMMENCES MIDDAY Wednesday 15 March, 2000

FINISHES MIDDAY Thursday 30 March, 2000 at Nanango Showgrounds Queensland, Australia

NANANGOSHIRE I.A.U. INfERNATIONAL 1000 MILE TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS

What a fantastic event the forthcoming Nanango 1000 Miles race is shaping up to be. The event runs from March 15th to 30th 2000 and by mid November the confirmed entry list stands at an impressive 14 with a further 1O giving the race serious consideration. Listed below are the confirmed entrants. Martina Hausmann; Germany, age 39. Walter Zimmermann; Germany, age 43. Graeme Watts; Australia, age 46. Gemeda Saleha; Ethiopia, age 42. Tadesse Berhanu; Ethiopia, age 42. Tantesa Tekle; Ethiopia, age 55. Teshome Haile Mariam; Ethiopia, age 43. Woldetadk Hailu; Ethiopia, age 50. Volodimyr Vasyutin; Ukraine, age 49. Andriy Solodovnikev; Ukraine. Vladimir Glaskov; Russia, age 61. Victor Kusmin; Russia, age 59. Rustem Giniatullin; Tartastan, age 51. Petras Silkinus; Lithuania, age 58. Winner of the last 1000 miler, in Nanango 2 years ago, setting a new world record of 11 days, 13 hours and 54 minutes. He has indicated his intention of breaking this record. Elanor Robinson, the women's winner and also in record time has still to confirmher entry.

On offer will be a total of $10,000 in prize money spread over the top placings, men and women and extra bonuses for the world record.

1 Shirley and Peter Warner, the race organisers and the citizens of the small township of Nanango, 2 /2 hours drive north-west of Brisbane, have to be commended for raising the $10,000 prize money plus so much more to cover the expenses of conducting a race of such length and complexity as well as air fares for the past two winners. Foreign competitors are billeted with local families before and after the race, caravans are supplied to all competitors trackside for the 15 days of the event, foreign competitors are also crewed for by locals and a marvellous job they do, rostering on and off continuously. They quickly learn of their particular runners needs and habits whilst overcoming language barriers.

Then there is the nerve centre of the whole race - the lapscoring tent where every lap of every runner is faithfully recorded night and day until the job is complete. The Nanango 1000 Miles race has gained an impeccable reputation internationally for the method of conduct of the previous races - for its care of the runners, community spirit by Nanango folk and the precision of lapscoririg and attention to detail which has resulted in world, national and age records for all distances up to and including the 1000 miles being ratified.

Lapscorers are needed for the year 2000 race. If you can spare a little time or a lot of time you will be welcomed with open arms. You will be shown what to do - its easy to learn - and seated with an old hand to help you settle in. The only skill you need is the ability to do simple addition and subtraction. PHONE JOE AND GERALD GLOUSTER, (07) 4163 1276 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP.

Of cause you could just come along to watch the drama of the race unfold - from the background. But if you want to be able to say, "I not only saw world records happening, I HELPED MAKE IT HAPPEN", then you can become involved as a lapscorer. Who knows, you may even be the one lapscoring as a new world record is set.

DELL GRANT

vieYH3 1 ADT50 AURA 'DAM TRAIL 50' SUNDAY 19TH MARCH, 2000

>ST: $28.00 (for AURA current financial members) DISTANCE: Not less than 50km $33.00 (for non-members) RACE RECORD: Nigel Aylott 4:20:28 (1999) ART: 9.00am, Fernshaw Reserve Picnic Area FINISH: Below the Maroondah Dam Wall .OSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: 6th March, 2000 ($5 surcharge for late entry to 15th Marcl1, 2000). PORTANT NOTES: Late entries after 15th March, par1icularly entries on the day, will not be accepted. A car shuffle will be organised to retrieve your car from Fernshaw Reserve. Please be at the star1 before 8.30am to allow sufficient lime for race preliminaries. Chest numbers will be handed out before the star1. The organiser does not know what level of volunteer suppor1 will be available on the day. There will he a number of checkpoints with water and limited food (which may include provision for personal drinks ancl food - this will be announced at the start). Don't expect aid stations every 5km but if the day is hot, then water drops will he arranged between the longer checkpoints. The organiser strongly recommends all entrants carry some erneraency food, water and a spray jacket (weather conditions can change rapidly in the mountains). Entrants may feel the entry cost is high, but the cost allows for the Race Organiser to pay a contribulionto AURA for the very expensive cost of Public Liability insurance. Without this insurance this race would not be permilted to be held. After the race we will have a social get-together in the Healesville Hotel for drinks and an early counter tea. Please try and all end this function. WARNINGS AND RULES OF THIS EVENT registering for this event, all runners are bound by the following conditions: ime Limit: There will be a maximum time limit of 2½ hours for any runner who wishes to comrlete the run to reach Dom om saddle for the second lime (approximately 20km). oad Crossing: A dangerous road crossing will be encountered after the second visit to Dom Dom Saddle. All runners iall only cross the highway under supervision of a Race Marshall. All instructions from ltie Race Marshall shall be oeyed. Disobeying any instruction from this Race Marshall could result in being hit by a vehicle or disq11alification from 1e event. ourse Marking: The course will only be marked (type of marking will be announced al the staI1) at selected locations. ornpelitors are strongly advised to purchase the detailed maps to ensure they are familiar with the exact course details. you don't want to purchase the maps, unreduced photocopies (2 x A3 sheets) of the relevant sections of the maps ncompassing the course can be obtained from the organiser for $5.00 . . ge Limit: The minimum age for an entrant is 18 years old. ostponement of Run: Should the weather be unsuitable on the day of the race, the oroaniser has the right lo postpone r cancel the event. :ntry Restrictions: The oroaniser rese�� the right to refuse any entry to the run if that rerson is ill-equipped or unfit ir the event. Vithdrawals: In order to avoid unnecessary searching, any entrant who withdraws during the event should notify the lace Director or a Race Marshall as soon as possible. •acing: Pacing will not be permitted in this event. 1ccidents: If a par1icipant becomes incapacitated during the run, other participants should assist him/Iler to safety. Varnings: Persons par1icipating in this run do so at their own risk. This run is mostly a "self-help" exercise which ecessitates familiarity with the area or ability to follow directions and read a map. First-time participants In this run are .rlvised to carry a map and compass. Par1icipants should be aware of the vagaries of alpine weather. A misty morning an clear to a hot day when sun-stroke is a risk, or the weather can deterioraleto snow showers in a matler of hours, even 1 summer. It is necessary ttiat appropriate clothing be worn or carried, as well as emeroency food. On warm days, nakes are also likely to be about. :ntrants should note that there exists a public liability insurance policy of SS,000,000 for I his event, but this is not a ,ubslilute for each imJividual's own insurance, which is the individual's responsibility. as. ADT 50

AURA 'DAM TRAIL 50'

SUNDAY, 19TH MARCH, 2000

A run around Maroondah Dam, Healesville, Victoria

Note: This is an entry aµplication form. The organiser reserves the right to reject any application for any reason. Entry money will be returned with rejected application.

ENTRY APPLICATION

NAME:

ADDRESS:

PHONE: (H) ( ...... ) ...... 0N) ( ...... ) ...... Email ......

AGE ON DAY OF EVENT: ...... DATE OF BIRTH: ......

BEST PERFORMANCES in a similar type of event within the past 3 years: (Name of event, date, your performance, winner's performance)

BEST PERFORMANCES in any ultra event within the past 6 months: (as above)

I understand that, as condition of acceptance of my entry in the AURA "Dam Trail 50", for myself, my heirs, m executors and administrators, I hereby waive all and any claim for, or arising out of, loss of my life or injury, damage or loss of any description whatsoever I may suffer or sustain in the course of, or consequent upon, m entry or participation in the said event.

Signed: Dale:

Cheque I Money Order/ Cash enclosed for: Event Entry $ Donation $ ______Total Enclosed $ ______

Send entry application to: Geoff Hook, 42 Swayfield Road, Mt. Waverley, Vic, 3149 Ph: (03) 9808 9739 (H) or (03) 9826 8022 0N) Cheques payable to: Geoff Hook � 24 Hour Run/Walk Event 10.00 AM Saturday 8th April 2000 to 10.00 AM Sunday 9th AprH th t 12 Hour Run/Walk Event 10.00 AM to 10.00 PM Saturday 8 April th t 6 Hour Run/Walk Event 10.00 AM to 4.00 PM Saturday 8 April 1 Plus 12 Hour Team Relay - See Separate Entry Form Held at: Harold Stevens' Athletic Track Outlook Rd Coburg, 3058, Victoria (Melways 18/A9) Phone: (03) 9850 4958 ENTRY FEE: $40.00

I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I SURNAME FIRST NAME INITIALS rn -'-'-'�'�'-'-'...L-d----�...._._-.J-._._ADDRESS (No. and Street) ____ ..__.._...L-dl�IDATE OF BIRTH OJ[IJ I I I I I I I I I I I SUBURB orTOWN POSTCODE SEX□ (M orF) AGE ON RACE DAY I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ·I PHONE (HOME) PHONE (WORK) Which Event Please Tick: 6 Hour D 12 Hour D 24 Hour D ♦ PERSON TO BE NOTIFIED IN CASE OF EMERGENCY: I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I SURNAME FIRST NAME I I I I I I I I I I I I ------PHONE (HOME) PHONE (WORK)------RELATIONSHIP--- Details of Your Best Track Ultra Performances: SEND ENTRIES TO : BERNIEGOGGIN (HON. SECRETARY) 6 Hour ______Km 50Km______277 MANNINGHAMRD. LOWERTEMPLESTOWE 12 Hour ---�----c.Km IOOKm ______3107, VICTORIA · Entries close.19th Apdl1999 24. Hour ______Km 50 Miles ______Best Marathon ______Conditions of Entryon Back. !)1. A fully detailed Information Pack will be forwarded upon receipt ofvo ur entrv form. CENTRE PHARMACY'S YEAR 2000 MT MEE CLASSIC KING & QUEEN OF MT MEE 50km, 25km, and 10km Roadraces Sponsored by: Centre Pharmacy, Morayfield Shopping Centre

CONDUCTED BY: Caboolture Road Runners Club Queensland Ultra Runners Club Inc.

RACE DIRECTOR: Gary Parsons, PO Box 1664 Caboolture, 4510. [Info (07) 3352 7761]

DATE: Sunday 16th April, 2000

VENUE: Mt Mee Hall, Brisbane - Woodford Road, Mt Mee, Queensland 50km, 25km, and 10km events on formed roads from Mt Mee Hall to Wamuran and back, twice for50km event.

TIME: 50km Start 6.00am 25kmStart 7.00am 10km Start 8.30am

RECORDS: (50km) M- 3:48, F- 4:50 (25km)M- 1:36, F- 2:01 (10�) M- 36:22, F- 45:44 (Walk) M/F- 6:35 M- 2:53, F- 2:58 M- 65:47, F- 65:58

WATER: Six manned water stops on course. Runners are encouraged to carry water bottle, especially for the climb up Mt Mee range. Fruit will be provided at the bottom turn around check point and the start/finish line at Mt Mee Hall.

PRESENTATIONS: Mt Mee Hall at 12.00pm. Light lunch will be provided for runners. $5.00 for others

CATEGORIES: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male and Female (50km) ($100,$80,$60) (Prizemoney forwinners) 1st Walker (50km) ($40) 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male and Female (25km) ($80,$60,$40) $50 bonus if record 1st Walker, Male and Female (25km) ($30) broken in any event 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male and Female (10km) ($50,$40,$30) $100 ·bonus for 50km 1st Walker, Male and Female (10km only) ($30) run event M & F Handicap winner (50km and 25km) (No Prizemoney for this Category)

NO WATCHES ALLOWED ON THECOURSE, BUT TIME CALLS WILL BE GIVEN AT THE START I FINISH AND TURNAROUND POINTS (50km & 25km Events)

HANDICAP SYSTEM: It is the runner's responsibility to supply own estimated time for the event. The (50km and 25km) winner will be decided on the runner who finishesnearest to their estimated time.

ENTRY FEE: $20.00 For 50km and 25km Events $15.00 for 10km, and for Walkers Please make cheques payable to: SUN-RUNNER EVENTS QLD Mail entry and fee to: PO Box 1664, Caboolture 4510

CLOSING DATE: Please send entries to be received by 18th March 1999. No penalty for late entries, entries will be accepted on race day.

FURTHER QUERIES: Gary Parsons P.O. Box 1664 Caboolture 4510 Danny Cause 67 Reuben St, Stafford 4053 (07) 3352 7761

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Sunday 16th April, 2000

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ENTRY FEE .... $20.00 50km [ ] 25km [ ] . 10km event .... $15.00 10km [ ]

Light Lunch (provided for runners in entry fee) $5.00 / person x [ ]

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CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

No runner under the age of 18 years on the day of the race will be accepted for 50km & 25km events. 2 The officials reserve the right to reject any applicant.

WAIVER

I, the undersigned, in consideration of and as a condition of acceptance of my entry in the Caboolture Road Runners Club / Queensland Ultra Runners Club Inc. King & Queen of Mt Mee Ultra· for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators, hereby waive all and any claim, my right or cause of action which I might otherwise have for or arising out of loss of life, or injury, damage or loss of any description whatsoever which I may suffer or sustain in the cc_mrse of or consequent upon my entry or participation in the event. I will abide by the event rules and conditions of entry and participation. I attest and verify that I am physically fit and sufficiently trained for the completion of the event. This waiver, release and discharge shall be and operate separately in favour of all persons, corporations and bodies involved or otherwise engaged in promoting or staging the event and the servants, agents, representatives and officers of any of them.

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100KM WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP. -By Michael Wheatley.

The Ultra-Marathon World Championships, Chavagnes En Palliers, France, May 15th 1999 Well, what an experience. The trip started at 3pm on Tuesday. Departing from Tullamarine. Donna and I picked up Geoff Hook (team Manager and President of the UltraMarathon association) on. the way to the airport and met Australia's only female representative, Sandra Timmer-Arends, at the airport. All is going smoothly so far. From there we fly to Sydney where we will be meeting another male rep, Paul Every. First drama, Paul had been informed via Geoff via travel agent, that the Sydney flight departure time is 7pm. When we arrive we find the departure time is 6pm. After frantic phone calls we can't find Paul, all we can do is hope that he leaves more than an hour to get there. About 5.45pm, Paul arrives and we're away, Sydney, Milan, Paris. Upon arrival, we meet the other two team members, David Criniti and Rudi Kinshofer. We have two hours before the 3pm-bus departure and 5 hour trip to Chavanges. 3pm arrives, no bus anywhere, no FAA rep (French Athletics Assoc.) in sight. We do meet Dama, a lone Brazilian, support crew from what we can interpret, who sees our tracksuits and decides we must know where we're going. If only he knew!! Another hour goes by (32 into the trip) and the Australian Entourage and our Brazilian mate head to a different terminal to see if the bus is there. We arrive and find that it's there, relief, we can finally get going. Not quite, now the bus is full. Other countries have taken our spots on the bus. After "discussions" with organisers we are informed that it is not possible to get on this bus. Another bus will depart in 2 hours time. The British are also in the bus, one official, after hearing our story of "we've been travelling for 35 hours" responded with "well what's another couple of hours" and then got back on OUR bus. This made our frayed tempers even shorter. 'Right', I say to myself, I'm going to get some Porns!! Our Brazilian mate finds his team mates on the bus and he is lucky enough to join them. 2 hours to kill, only chance for a run for the day is now, so Sandra, David & I jump into our running gear and run for ½ an hour around the airport terminal, a few strange looks, but we're beyond caring!! After two hours we roll up to the same bus spot to find a lot of guys in Irish tracksuits · jumping into a bus. "Quick, let's go!" says Geoff, "We're not missing this one... " We stack our luggage near the bus. A French 'official' says "No no" when we look like we are getting on. The last straw, not again. Geoff argues and stands under the luggage door of the bus. He's not shutting it until we are allowed on. After 5 minutes of confusion we finally understand that we are trying to board a bus with the Irish BOXING team, nothing to do with running, whoops wrong bus & wrong people to pick a fight with!! Geoff quickly bows out of the argument, our bus arrives, and at 1am we finally arrive at our accommodation, 42 hour trip all uplll Accommodation is at a Nunnery (seminary). We are sharing the floor with the Japanese, Canadians and Austrians. Finally a bed to sleep in, great!! Early morning arrives, we are awoken by the constant "shuffling" up and down the corridor outside our rooms, no chance of anymore sleep, what is that noise? It's the Japanese, who don't seem to know how to lift their feet off the lino when they "shuffle" up and back to the shared showers/toilets facilities. 'Right', I say to myself I'm going to get some Porns AND some Japanese!! We arise, shower and head down to breakfast, a ten-minute walk. This is where I really start to feel the international presence at the championships. Groups of athletes eating, most wearing national uniforms, the butterflies are starting big time!!. We see our Brazilian mate and find out he is actually running the event and not the support crew. Two days of taking it easy, going for light jogs and eating and drinking. We come across the

J.1.0 • USA team in the gardens of the accommodation doing a 'photo shoot', looking all self confident and important. 'Right', I say to myself, I'm going to get some Yanks too!!. th The night before the event arrives. 5.30pm, Friday 14 , time for the flag parade and opening ceremony. We assemble at the Chavagnes town square, the little village has suddenly come alive. The streets are lined with cheering crowds as we make our way down the main street and to the start/finish area of the run. The whole town is decked out with streamers, placards, flowers, flags etc. Many children were getting autographs from us and other athletes. Each of the 29 country teams and individual national runners are introduced on stage to the cheering crowd. What a build up!! Off to bed early and up at 3am for breakfast and a 5am start. There are 1400 runners taking part, the atmosphere at the start is incredible. I'm ready to give this all I've got. 5am it is pitch black dark and we are off. Can't see my watch, no idea if my pace is right, I guess it is. 1 Ok ticks over, still dark, 41 minutes, about 1 minute too quick. I consciously hold back, feeling good. 20k in 83 minutes, better pacing. Marathon ticks up in 2:57. Feeling like I could run like this forever, this ultra running is not so hard!! 50k in 3:30, about 5 minutes quicker than planned, that's okay, I'm still feeling good. 60k ticks up, around 4:13. I'm now in new territory, never run this far before, starting to feel tired, I'll back off a bit. The cool morning has turned into a bright, sunny, warm day. I'm drinking all of my pre-prepared drinks and more. 70k drink stop comes up, I'm now feeling 'extremely' ordinary. I'll walk the drink stop and 200 to 300m, then run again. Good in theory. When I try to run my legs have gone AWOL, much too painful to even jog slowly. 30k to go, I can't run, nothing left, I'm gone!! There goes an American, couldn't care less I say to myself. Couldn't care less about the Porns, Japanese, or anyone else either!! So this is what Shilston meant when he said "Just remember at some stage you're going to feel very bad." But THIS bad, this far to go!!?? Ok, maybe there's a way back. �un 1 minute, walk for 30 seconds. Painful, but got through it, up to 5 minutes run, 1 minute walk. That's ok too. I make the end of the 3rd lap, 76k. Geoff and Donna give me a lot of encouragement and an assortment of food. Some banana, cake and lollies, I can't eat that!! I force the food in, along with my drinks. The last lap has started, ok, stopping to walk doesn't work, I'll have to keep running (shuffling). I think I need some Japanese slippers!! Get to 80k. It's hot, my prepared drink is hot from sitting on the table in the sun, but I force it down. The stomach cramps kick in, but only last a few minutes, worth the pain if the drink helps. There's food on the tables, I can't face it, I feel sick already. Finally 85k comes up. Still I'm shuffling. My mind starts playing games again. 15k, I can't do it, too far, even 1 k is too far. Concentrate I say to myself. I'm now over 6.5hours. Still a chance for a sub 8 hour if I keep going. I feel like I'm in slow motion, any minute now Sandra and the other Aussies are going to fly past, everyone else will as well!! Just 'finish'. 10 more k's of relentless pain, I reach 95k. I actually now think I'm going to make it. 96, 97, 98, seems like an eternity between each marker, a hill, then 99. An Italian has just passed me, so what I say to myself. He stops for a drink, maybe I can get him yet. I pass, he looks as bad as I feel. Into the finish straight, 100m to go, I've the Italian, and see the best sight in my life, THE FINISH. I cross in 7:46:06, in 80th spot. My emotions change from sheer exhaustion to a mixture of sheer relief and elation, I've done it!! The sense of achievement, relief and everything else almost overwhelms me. I've never felt anything like it. Geoff says the others are struggling but going well. Sandra crosses in 8:19, a reat achievement, her first run over nd g 60k's. 142 outright and 20 h women. Geoff says the attrition rate in \the event has been high but the three other Australians are still going. David and Rudi have a 'sprint' for the line together and cross in 9: 13. Paul is really doing it hard but he keeps going and finishes in 9:41. All five Australians have finished, a great team effort. Taking part in this event was an amazing experience and has 1\lrther heightened my respect for ultramarathoning and the atnletes who compete. It was a privilege and an honour to represent Australia at the Ultra world championships, an unforgettable experience. Who knows, maybe next year... U I Notes: 1 ·'?' Our Brazi(ian �ate Dama ran 6:37 and came _8 � outright!! :, The winning time was 6:24 for men (Great Bntam), and 7:33 for women -� A Kenyan 2:14 marathoner ran and bombed out. (Belgium). 1999 AUSTRALIAN & QUEENSLAND 48 HOUR & QUEENSLAND 24 HOUR TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS Once again we had the 'good old Queensland' luck with the weather.The2 weeks before and the 2 weeks after the events were miserable and wet, but on the DAY every thing was just as a race organiser \•vould have planned. Bright sunshine, next to no wind, mild evenings and nights a greatvenue in a picturesque setting, good lighting, plentyof shade and FINE! FINE! FINE! TI1e 48hr Australian Championship event. was V\•·on in fine style by Tony Collins (276.598km),who celebrated his wed

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Kerrie Hall 48HourWalk QUEENSLAND ULTRA RUNNERS CLUB INC.

1999 AUSTRALIAN AND QUEENSLAND 48 HOUR AND QUEENSLAND 24 HOUR TRACK CHAMPIONSIDPS

Eskdale Park, Maryborough, Queensland 20-22 August 1999

. Name Place Marathon 30 mile 50km: 40 mile · - 50 mile · ctookm · tso km 100F mile 200km 150 mile I 250 km Total km

I ·_. • I 48BourRace I .-- : .. ' -- ,, Tony Collins l 4:20:55 5:04:55 5:15:23 7:13:25 9:16:38 11:45:02 18:48:17 20:32:08 26:21:44 34:22:02 I 36:26:08 276.598 Graeme Watts 2 5:15:25 6:03:22 6:14:14 8:07:41 10:45:36 14:23:00 25:23:39 27:48:05 36:01:12 236.528 Peter Waddell (walker) 3 6:57:05 8:00:51 8:15:33 11:39:57 15:24:38 18:59:38 33:09:36 35:17:52 42:42:58 229.320 Peter Grav 4 6:01:18 6:57:55 7:13:23 9:38:38 13:26:47 16:47:38 30:09:42 32:35:39 44:23:26 218.212 Kerrie Hall (F) (walker) 5 6:25:39 7:29:11 7:44:11 10:48:24 14:01:12 18:36:01 30:15:07 33:55:54 45:32:58 211.488 Peter Gibson 6 5:11:14 5:57:37 6:08:20 8:01:47 10:16:23 12:58:47 22:58:52 DNF 150.120 Carl Hebel 7 7:24:10 9:49:25 10:01:25 13:36:15 20:40:07 DNF 99.000

. .•. I . . ·· ,. ' 24HourRace ', ,: ,, :Y ·- .,. .· John Fowler 1 4:47:44 5:32:20 5:43:00 7:27:55 9:39:35 12:13:59 19:19:36 21:01:59 180.360 GeoffHain 2 4:48:39 5:31:28 5:41:03 7:36:59 9:45:50 12:57:26 22:24:58 23:47:35 165.085 GeoffreyWilliams 3 4:50:46 5:37:13 5:47:52 8:13:19 12:11:52 15:48:30 149:389 VickiTanner (F) 4 5:30:22 6:45:34 6:56:42 9:01:10 12:09:02 15:40:31 136.115 Bob Bums (walker) 5 6:55:54 7:52:32 8:07:06 10:35:16 13:18:24 16:37:59 136.052 MelanieJonker (F) (walker) 6 6:49:42 7:53:53 8:21:26 11:00:51 14:13:26 18:56:05 124:346 Lindsay Phillips 7 5:14:40 6:33:04 6:44:26 8:37:21 11:05:57 14:22:59 121.824 John Harris (walker) 8 6:11:26 7:05:23 7:18:19 9:54:48 16:05:10 20:36:10 120.351 Cheryl Middis (F)(walker) 9 6:57:44 7:57:18 8:11:24 11:12:37 14:44:38 21:36:55 112.093 Peter Lewis (walker) 10 8:14:40 9:39:23 10:00:33 13:54:09 22:54:40 81.720 Jodie Watts (F) 11 9:23:48 10:40:41 11:00:40 21:08:54 69.52

.;:- ···························································· � Brian Evans (Race Director) Date 1999 AUSTRALIAN & QUEENSLAND 48 HOUR & QUEENSLAND 24 HOUR TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS

r By Miguel Holland Geelong racer Peter Gray, who clocked ing by Maryborough Mayor Alan 218km Brown. NANANGO long distance runner Watts was beaten by Gosfordathlete Race director Brian Evans said both Graeme Watts finished second in the Tony Collins who covered 277km. the 24 and 48-hour races were mind men's run at the Australian 48-Hour Peter Waddel from the ACT won the games. Track Championships yesterday.· men's walk with 229km while Cabool .a Watts covered 237km. ture's Kerrie Hall won the women's walk "In long runs you've got to get your . i::: Despite dismal conditions on Friday with 211km. · head right; if you're enjoying it it's fine - night with fog blanketing the oval, the Runners and walkers were acknowl but if you're not it's like l:i�MiJ�JP.J?erga- defending champion held his lead over edged at a presentation yesterday morn- tory," he said.

MelanieJonk er 24 HourWalk 1999 AUSTRALIAN & QUEENSLAND 48 HOUR & QUEENSLAND 24 HOUR TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS

My 24 Hour Walk - Melanie Jonker

At 9.00 a.m. on Saturday, 21 August 1999, I set off on my second attempt at the Queensland 24 hour championships - walking category. Last year, I attained the distance of 105.985 and this year my goal was to walk 120 km. It was a comforting thought as I started the race that I was in the hands of a very experienced and reliable crewperson - Kevin Cassidy who has run many ultras over the last decade or so. Kevin also lapscored for me which made his job even more demanding.

The track was in a great condition and the weather was perfect which was extremely fortunate as Queensland had been experiencing a very wet 1999 (it rained not long after the event finished). As the 48 hour runners and walkers were already on the track, the 24 hour competitors blended in without too much disruption. There were also a number of 24 hour relay teams participating.

My aim this year was to stay on the track for the full 24 hours with the exception of toilet breaks. With Kevin assisting me this was quite feasible compared to last year when I also had to crew for myself and spent valuable minutes leaving the track to gather food and fluids. As per usual, I packed massive amounts of food, fluids, clothing, etc. However, I always feel it is better to have too much than not enough. My son Richard also accompanied us to Maryboroughand helped with lapscoring in small bursts. I suppose this is something a 12 year old boy doesn't find too interesting after a while especially when there are other boys to "hang around" with.

Kerrie Hall was again putting in a gallant effortin the 48 hour walk (her sixth attempt!). Peter Waddell was the sole 48 hour male walker. Seasoned ultrarunners Graeme Watts, Tony Collins, Peter Gibson and Peter Gray were running the 48 hour event.

Novice 24 hour runners were Vicki Tanner, Jodie Watts and John Fowler. Novice 24 hour walkers were Peter Lewis and Bob Burns. Although Bob has run multi-day events, a recent injuryhas found him walking to keep fit and he entered this year's event as a walker. His consistent pace, positive attitude and friendly nature (as well as a great walking style) was an inspiration to all.

The running/walking direction was changed every two hours and this is how I focused on the event - in two hour segments. It is quite daunting to know you still have 20 hours to go after you've been on the track for only four hours, however, just thinking two hours ahead seemed to help me a bit.

Things were coasting along quite well until I'd been on the track for just over seven hours and I started feeling queasy which is a totally new experience for me during an ultra. Kevin and I put it down to the possibility that I was eating too much so we reduced the food intake slightly. Luckily Kevin had had the foresight to pack some "Gastrogels" which were to be my saving grace as they helped to settle my stomach.

It became quite windy during the afternoon which was a bit of a nuisance and the thought on most of our minds was whether it would mean a cold windy night. Luckily, the wind dropped as darkness blanketed the field.

After eight hours I decided to change into warmer clothing as the sun was rapidly dropping and the night air was moving in. At the same time, I very bravely removed one of my shoes and socks and viewed a rather nasty blister which had formed on my left heel. To make matters worse, my left ankle was starting to ache which worried me as it was still so early into the event. Kevin lanced the blister, dressed it with tape and I was back on the track. It took a few laps before the pain of the blister "numbed".

After 11 hours I was again feeling nauseous and had another couple of "Gastrogels". This was probably the lowest part of the event for me. I really didn't think I would make it because of the nausea and sore ankle. I had so many thoughts about pulling out of the event rushing through my mind but realised we had no accommodation booked for the Saturday night so I'd have nowhere to go anyway!

Every lap when I past l

Neer 14 hours I came off for nearly 13 minutes for a toilet break and a quick leg rub. I can't believe how quickly that 13 minutes flew by before I was back on the track. It took a couple of laps to stretch out and get my legs moving at a comfortable speed. 1999 AUSTRALIAN & QUEENSLAND 48 HOUR & QUEENSLAND 24 HOUR TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS

After 16 hours it was back off the track for 10 minutes for another quick leg rub. These short breaks also helped to give me a boost mentally. My next sit down was just after 18 hours and was for 11 minutes.

I reached my 100 km in 18:56:05 which was a PB for me. At 20:22:26 I reached my 1998 distance of just under 106 km. This was a great milestone as there was still just over 3½ hours to walk another 14 km.

Once the sun rose, there was a flurry of activity on the track as everyone seemed to find their "second wind" or maybe it was the thought of the finish which was only three hours away. Between 21½ and 23 hours my speed increased and at 23:09:42 I reached 120.24 kms. This exceeded my expectations as I still had 50 minutes to go.

At 6.00 a.m. Kevin suggested that rather thinking I had three hours to go I should think in terms of laps. At that stage, he calculated I had 30 laps to reach 120 km which would take approximately two hours. This was so much easier for me to handle at that stage as two hours sounded so much better than three hours. We started the countdown at seven laps and it was a very llappy albeit weary walker who reached her goal. I was so tired and my legs were aching but somehow I managed to keep the pace going until I reached the 120 km point where I knew I could ease off a bit. Kevin was giving rne so much encouragement and positive feedback as I completed each lap. This certainly helped to lift my spirits.

At 9.00 a.m. on Sunday, 22 August 1999 a number of very weary walkers and runners heaved a collective sigh of relief as the event finished. fvly final distance was 124.346 km which exceeded all my expectations.

All I can say is that it was definitely a team effort. Without Kevin's unfailing support and encouragement I would never have reached my goal. He did a tremendous job of crewing and lapscoring for me. Kevin also kept a very comprehensive list of statistics throughout the event which will make very valuable studying for when I attempt my next 24 hour walk. Oh that's right, I told Kevin after the finish that I wouldn't inflict that pain on my body ever again!!

Now it's time to prepare myself for the 50 IT)ile event at the Glasshouse Mountains on 25 September.

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At 8am on the 23rd October 1999 myself and 18 other runners were lined up and ready to go in the Sri Chinmoy 24 hours National Championship race.

I had run 8 of these races previously but due to injury my last was in 1994. I always planned to run another one and when I finallyshook offmy persistent heel injury at the beginning ofthis year, I decided now was the time.

I planned my year around this event. A 70km 6 hour race in Bunbury was a rude awakening and showed me how much work I had to do as I was shattered during the last 2 hours ofthat mn. Afterthat things started to go well. A 2hr 4 lmin marathon in Perth and a 4hr 45min 40 miler in August were much more encouraging. During the last 6 weeks ofmy build up I stopped all races and just concentrated on getting in lots ofkms at a steady pace.

I was joined by occasional training partner BjornDybdahl in his firstattempt at a 24 hour race, and Mary was there to crew forus, so we were in good hands ( being tired isnt a good enough reason to stop - stop winging and get on with it!!)

Other well knowncompetitors included Bryan Smith, one ofAustralia greatestultra mnners, Peter Gray- winner of many ultrasincluding the Colac 6 day race a couple ofyears ago, Paul Every and David Criniti both members of the National 100km team, and ofcourse Cliffy. The ladies were well represented and led by the 1996 World 100km silver medallist Linda Meadows.

At 8 .10 we were off. Afterthe last weeks tapering it was nice to be running again. From the start four ofus moved ahead. BryanSmith, David Criniti and Jevan Mcphee who has a very impressive 13hr 1 00mile time, and myself. After1 hour Jevan was a lap ahead with myselfa lap ahead ofBryan, David & Bjorn who looked really comfortable trotting along just outside 5 min k's.

Most ofus had settled into our ideal pace with some runners runningin pairs swapping lifestories and catching up on the latest ultra news. I caught the news that Phil Essam was planning a 6 hour race starting on the strokeof midnight on January 2000- that sounded funbut lets get this one out ofthe way first.

By 4 hours I moved into the lead but by late morningit was getting hot and I could feelmy skin burningand was not feelingso comfortable any more. I was sponging regularly and drinkingmore than normal but still seemed to be overheating.

Six hours came and with 70 kmsclocked up it was a pleasing distance. This was the same as I covered in Bunbury in March but I was feelingmuch better this time. At six hours we changed direction. This took a bit of time to adjust too as differentparts of my body began to ache.

Moving into late afternoonand early evening the weather thankfullybegan to cool down . I had a fairlyhandy lead over Bryan but David Criniti had moved into =3rd position and looked to be running well. I increased my pace slightly to keep pace with David fora couple of hours as he looked dangerous, but by 8 hours it was Bjornwho had moved into a clear 3rd position having covered 82km.

At 12 hours we changed direction again, ½ way at last and the big surprisewas David stepping offthe track. This seemed a real shame as he was moving so well. It was around this time that Bryan had a ½ hour visit to the massage tent and I responded by increasing my pace, too good an opportunity to miss to gain as many laps as possible (sorry Bryan!!). Bjornhad had a mishap earlier. In the 9th hour he came offto inspect the dressing on a blister and while putting his sock back on a blister under his toenail was burst. This caused a sudden movement resulting in a knee injury. He was unable to run again but gamely walked around the track before finally calling it a day at around 18 hours.

At 14 hours it was my turn. I hit the wall and decided a visit to the medical tent was necessary. It was here I met Michael. Michael was here to specifically look afterBryan and Cliffy but foundhimself helping everybody. He did wonderful things to my tight aching legs while I lay in a virtual coma for 20 to 30 mins. 4, Back on the track, and aftera couple of very slow laps I was able to resume running at a good pace again with the legs feeling much better. It was now fairlyquiet. A lot of runners were off the track either resting or retired and one or two were walking around unable to run due to injuries. The rest of us were steadily lapping trying to build up a reasonable tally of kms.

Atl 8 hours and 22 hours I had two more visits to Michael. I didn't like wasting the time but I figured it was probably the best thing in the long run. At long last dawn came. It had been a long painfulnight but now we were in sight of the finish. I had l Okms on Bryan. Paul Every had moved into a clear 3rd after a long battle with John Twartz, and was now the fastest on the track.

The last hour was quite enjoyable with some of the runners who had been offthe track during the night returning. They were easy to spot as they were clean, showered and running faster!! At one point we saw David Criniti (who had been off& returned)flying around the trackclosely followedby Paul Every (who hadn't missed a stride all night)and who was determined not to let him get away. Bryan , Peter Gray & myself just watched & wondered what David could have achieved if he had stayed on all night. His day will surely come.

Finaliy the hooter sounded and time to stop. What a relief. I had managed 224km for 1 st place, 11km rd ahead of Bryan and with Paul in 3 • I was initially a little disappointed with the distance but delighted to win in such company.

The prize giving was held immediately afterthe race with all the runners praising the organisation. I have run many ultras all over the world and have always foundthe Sri Chinmoy races among the best and this was no exception. The helpers and lap scorers were always friendlyand helpfuleven at 2am when confrontedby a grumpyrace leader questioning his lap scoring. The endless supply and assortment of freshlycooked foodcoming fromthe kitchen was truly wonderful.

Was the comeback worth it???

I had forgottenhow hard but also how enjoyable these events can be. The friendshipand camaraderie among the runners was great, with runners in a lot of discomfortshowing real concernfor other runners in a lot of trouble. Ifl do another 24hour race (I haven't forgottenthe pain of this one yet) then this race would be at the top of my list. Sri Chinmoy Ultra Race Results 1999 12 Hour Race Results

1. Jean Colquhoun 82.400 5:19:50 6:36:10 11:37:38 2. Phil Essam 67.918 6:07:03 8:00:35

6 Hour Race Results

, ,.@0rn�.etit01i !Ilotal Rm 1\71aratffiom 50 Rnrt ' 1 . Stuart Blair 66,800 3:32:18 4:16:59 2.Darren Bown 57.620 4:08:25 5:13:25 3. David Billett 56.524 4:22:20 5:19:43 4. Dennis Vlachos 53.096 4:35:15 5:40:50 5. Isaac Owens 49.045 4:51:00 6. Lorraine Billett 40.969 7. Ellen Zukowski 33.790 8. David Bryson 32.173 9. Sipra Lloyd 31.811 Sri Chinmoy Ultra Race Results 1999

24 Hour Race Results

1. Mick Francis 224.521 3:33:36 4:12:47 7:01 :42 8:53:28 13:56:41 15:07:04 20:47:43 2. Bryan Smith 213.321 3:38:05 4:20:20 7:21 :32 9:18:11 15:36:29 16:56:13 22:07:57 3. Paul Every 206.588 4:04:49 4:52:52 8:11 :37 10:34:04 16:51 :05 18:09:49 23:20:00 4. John Twartz 201.206 4:04:15 4:50:45 8:06:52 10:25:15 16:43:46 18:15:50 23:40:56 5. Fiona Baird 171.722 4:32:11 5:24:23 9:20:06 12:12:22 20:14:45 21:54:40 6. Jerry Zukowski 161.200 4:15:05 5:13:45 9:20:55 12:12:27 20:18:09 22:02:16 7. Jevvan McPhee 158.770 3:32:56 4:16:05 8:00:40 11 :07:33 22:48:54 8. Peter Gray 140.410 5:04:55 6:15:01 11:39:10 15:06:30 9. CliffYoung 137.720 5:31:45 6:47:35 12:21:47 16:22:30 10. Helen O'Connor 135.136 4:56:06 6:06:39 11:08:06 15:02:38 11. David Criniti 133.386 4:07:10 4:53:17 7:54:00 9:54:30 12. Bjorn Dybdahl 123.600 3:47:07 4:31:05 7:54:55 11 :57:35 13. Dianne File 110.159 5:00:27 6:18:20 11 :21:50 21 :40:30 14. Naomi Phillips 102.800 6:05:03 7:28:57 14:09:31 21:12:39 15. Glen Watson 85.145 4:49:09 5:48:35 11:23:10 16. Linda Meadows 84.935 4:07:51 4:56:10 8:46:27 17. Graeme Cox 82.000 5:55:44 7:05:36 23:50:10 18. Dean Brown 75.240 5:02:50 6:27:30 19. Anyce Melham 66.400 4:36:32 5:54:45

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AUSTRALIAN CENTURIONS 24 HOUR WALK, SEPTEMBER18-19 1999 Coburg Athletics Track, Victoria

This year's race saw a record field of 25 entrants with 23 actually fronting the starting line. We were very pleased to have 9 overseas competitors join us for this annual event. The race started at 2PM on Saturday 18 Sept and ended at 2PM on Sunday 19 Sept. the venue was the Coburg Athletics Track in Melbourne and the ultimate aim of the race is to try to complete 100 miles of walking within the 24 hour period.

The pace was evident early with Sandra Brown of England setting a cracking pace of 2:30 per lap. Gerald Manderson of NZ (last year's winner) was keen to take up the challenge and shadowed her for the first 2 hours. However, he was soon forced to slow and Sandra was left on her own to dominate the race.

The 50 mile splits tell the story for the first half of the race with overseas competitors filling 5 of the first 6 places at that stage. Sandra's 50 mile time was a new Australian Open Record and was ahead of her own 100 mile world record split while Ann Staunton from Canberra, having her first ever ultra distance walk, broke the Australian Residential Record for 50 miles.

Sandra Brown 09:06:04 (Australian Open Record) Gerald Manderson 09:58:28 Jill Green 10:08:00 Herbert Neubacher 10:20:47 Robin Whyte 10:21:11 Gerrit de Jong 10:43:04 Ann Staunton 10:52:27 (Aust Residential Record) Carol Baird 10:57:07 Steel Beveridge 11:44:01 Robert Radley 12:37:11 Lachlan Wilkinson 13:45:25 Kelvin Marshall 14:11:46 Harry Berg 15:42:14 Kathleen Berg 16:43:51

th Sandra's final 100 mile time of 19:14:56 was all the more amazing given that this was her 6 100 mile walk for the year. She was only 14 minutes outside the recent world record she set in winning the New Zealand Centurions 24 hour event in July and she finished relatively fresh.

Behind Sandra, attention was focused on Gerald Manderson (NZ), Jill Green (England) and Herbert Neubacher (Germany). Gerald was eventually caught by the more evenly paced Jill and a great battle developed between these two with Herbert only 3 laps adrift. For many hours, all three lapped consistently until Herbert finally caught and passed the other two at about the 15 hour mark. Then he powered away and Jill and Gerald were left to fight it out for third place. At the 19 hour mark, Gerald paid the penalty for his aggressive early walking and faded. Jill came home strongly for a clear third place while Gerald limped home in fourth spot. Both Herbert and Jill produced personal best times for 100 miles while Gerald's time was only 5 minutes adrift of his winning time last year.

Robin Whyte of Canberra was next to fiinish, completing his second 100 mile finish in Australia ( 1996 was his first one). As Ann Staunton faded from the efforts of her 50 mile record performance, her training partner Carol Baird came through strongly to be the 5th finisher. She set new Australian Residential standards for the 100 km, 100 mile and 24 hour distance along the way. This was only her second ultra distance walk and both she and Ann have big futures ahead of them as they mature in this tough discipline.

The only other walker to finish the 100 mile distance was Dutchman Gerrit de Jong. Like the other European walkers, he was both experienced and fit and had no trouble in beating the 24 hour mark. He has completed the British Centurion 100 mile event an amazing 18 times in the last 20 years. This gives readers an idea of his credentials. 50 . 100 Mile Finishers Sandra Brown England 100 miles 19:14:56 C36 ••• Herbert Neubacher Germany 100 miles 21:03:07 C37 ••• Jill Green England 100 miles 21:15:35 C38 ••• Gerald Manderson NZ 100 miles 21:42:57 C31 Robin Whyte ACT 100 miles 21:47:51' C29 Carol Baird ACT 100 miles 22:16:43 C39 ••• Gerrit de Jong Holland 100 miles 22:51 :24 C40 •••

Both Gerald Manderson (1998) and Robin Whyte (1996) had completed this distance in Australia previously but the other 5 finishers became new Australian Centurions with their outstanding performances. They were awarded badges 35 to 40.

Full results are as follows

24 Hour/ 100 Mile Walk Results Carol Baird 50 ACT 169.607 km 24:00:00 Sandra Brown 50 England 100 miles 19:14:56 Herbert Neubacher 46 Germany 100 miles 21:03:07 Jill Green 57 England 100 miles 'f, 1r;:35 Gerald Manderson 55 NZ 100 miles , .42:57 Robin Whyte 57 ACT 100 miles 21:47:50 Gerrit de Jong 57 Holland 100 miles 22:51:24 Steel Beveridge 48 NSW 147.945 km 24:00:00 Robert Radley 42 NZ 146.649 km 24:00:00 Kelvin Marshall 35 VIC 127.030 km 24:00:(lll Lachlan Wilkinson 40 ACT 118.150 km 24:00;li< i Paul Tierentyn 60 Belgium 72.4 km 10:02:31\ Graham Watt 25 VIC 66.8 km 10:18:17 David Blackett 46 NZ 56.4 km 20·'1:00 Peter Waddell 68 ACT 54.0 km 08.,.:,:45 Frank Overton 51 NSW 32.8 km 04:47:38

It was pleasing to see a number of the other competitors walk for the full 24 hours and achieve very respectible distances in excess of 100 km. In particular, Steel Beveridge and Rohert Ri:irllP.y WArR not f;:ir off 1 nn ,nile� �wl s!•r·•Jd become ce11lurions so0I1 if tl1c1 µerst::vere wil11 u1eir efforts. Paul 11erentyn of Belgium was perhaps unlucky to experience leg problems and be forced to withdraw. He is a very experienced international ultra walker and will no doubt bounce back to form.

The silver medal distance of 100 km and the bronze medal distance of 50 km were also on offer and Ann Staunton and Peter Gray took the honours respectively. Ann's 100 km time was outstanding given that this was her first ultra distance walk.

100 Km Walk 1. Ann Staunton35 ACT 100 km 14:43:27 2. Harry Berg 59 ACT 100 km 20:34:10 3. Kathleen Berg 56 ACT 100 km 20:39:38 Cornelia Neubacher 43 Germany 70.0km 11:52:04

50 Km Walk 1. Peter Gray 35 VIC 50 km 06:58:29 2. Brian Hamer 47 VIC 50 km 23:14:23 Merv Lockyer 68 VIC 20.4 km 02:32:46

AUSTRALIAN RESIDENTIAL RECORDS Ann Staunton ACT 50 miles 10:52:27 Carol Baird ACT 100 km 13:39:33 Carol Baird ACT 100 miles 22:16:43 Carol Baird ACT 24 hours 169.607 km

AUSTRALIAN ALL COMERS RECORDS Sandra Brown England 50 miles 09:06:04 Sandra Brown England 100 km 11:33:24 Sandra Brown England 100 miles 19:14:56 Trophy Carol Baird , . J ac k W e bber This year, we recognise the . to the ost eritorious Centurion performance. The Jack Webber Troph� ts awarded distance walk and this tcomp�ted a fine 100 km in her first ever long performance of Carol Baird. Last year Caro . new Australian c ent unon Number 39 Her performance also set year she made the final step and became 24 hours. . Residential records for 100 km, 100 miles and 5 l GLASSHOUSE MOUNTAINS 100 MILE AND 50 MILE by Sean Greenhill If you run on the road, we will disqualify you. This is a TRAIL race. 11 Race Director Ian Javes showed that this was a run for hardcore trail junkies only on a chilly Saturday morning, his voice coming out of a grey twilight. A dry chuckle came from the throats of a few of the 12 Hundred Mile and 11 Fifty Mile starters, breaking the ice. I was surprised- I was nowhere near as nervous as I thought I would be afew minutes before my firstattempt at a Fifty Mile. Within a couple of minutes, the hundred mile starters were off, trotting slowly across the oval at the Glasshouse Mountains Sportsground.In fifteen more minutes, it would bemy turn. I had left work about7pm on Wednesday night, and from there drove to Scone on the first night, and did the rest of the haul on Thursday. My mother had, a few weeks before, offered to chauffeur me- until then I had planned to catch a bus then train- there was no way I was going to driveafter running 80K. On the Friday, I had walked almost as faras the second Checkpoint and back, all of which was on a dirt track alongside Glasshouse Mountains Road. I ended up with a bad sunburn, so on Friday night I found a hotel teatowel and pinned it to my cap so it draped over my neck. That night there was a dinner at the Sportsground forrunners, which coincided with a fairly noisy rodeo. I spottedthe Tillers (Kevin was doing the Fifty Mile, Dawn was doing the 55K), and met Melanie Jonker, plus Carol La Plant from the US. Paul Every, who has run for Australia in several World 100KChampionships and won the 3 day CanberraUltra Triathlon, was also there. His recent training had been "Cities Marathon a month ago, an Ironman a fortnight ago, and that's it. 11 In the chill of Saturday morning,I was at the Sportsground around 4.45 formy medicalcheck, which consistedof recording my weight, blood pressure and pulse and writing them on a medicaltag which I wore around my wrist. Checkpoint Five, visited three times during the Fifty Mile loop (and thus six times by Hundred Mile runners) involves a medical check where these same details are recorded again andcompared to the pre race numbers. If you lose two kilos, they hold you at the stationuntil you hydrate enough to regain the lost weight. Amongst the Hundred Mile starters were two Striders who tied for first place in last years Fifty Mile, Mike Ward and Martin Fryer. At 5.45, the eleven Fifty Mile starters were off, with the Hundred Mile relay teams. I ran to checkpoint two with Poh Suan Neumann, who has done a number of the Glasshouse runs and spent most of the time trying to convince me to run next years Comrades. She found it hard to comprehend I wasn't interested! After checkpointne, which was on the roadside track, we ran through the silent town of Beerburrum then up the slope of Mount Beerburrum. Fifty Milers run halfway up (where checkpoint two is) and Hundred Milers run to the top. Kevin Tiller came charging town the other way like a bull at a gate, then a few minuteslater came Mike and Martin. I walked down Beerburrum to protect my ITB and Poh Suan slowly drew away. Behind me I had Melanie Jonker and Hundred Miler Kerrie Hall. Both were walking, so I was the last runner. After checkpointtwo we ran through a series of pine plantations,winding our way through on a series of logging roads. The surface was fairly flat here. The sun was out, but there was not yet a hint of how hot the day was to become. I entered checkpoint three, refilled one of my three bottles with water and another with Gatorade, took two GUs and set off for the next stretch, through some scrubby bush. Twenty metres down the track I saw a red car ahead. "What? Checkpoint four already?" No, it was actually a car that had been stolen, dumped here in the bush and stripped clean. I stepped around it and a fewminutes later reemerged onto logging roads. From here I could see the bizarre monoliths of almost all the Glasshouse Mountains, actually · the remains of extinct volcanoes. Some of them seemed so far away it was intimidating to think I would be running around them before the day was done. I went through checkpoint four, about 20K into the race. It was staffedby the same two crew as checkpoint one. I refilled my bottles, grabbed a handful of jelly babies and headed onto a fire trail. Checkpointfive, the medical check, was at a lookout atop a ridge. After following some twisting fire road, I was running toward a high ridge with a turret atop it. That looks like the checkpoint, I thought, then added, "geez, that's pretty high". After a while, the fire trail became a quite technical path, with sections of mud, eroded ruts, very steep and sudden up and downs. It seemed we were winding round the ridge, not going up it. Though this section was mostly shaded, a few open sections brought the heat down on my back. It reminded me of climbing the Pluviometer in 30C during this years Six Foot Track After some rugged climbing I emerged onto a gravel road and the roofs of checkpoint five were on my right. I ran over and stood on the scales. Jeez. I had been running forabout three and a half hours, and drunk six 800ml bottles of fluid, but had already lost a kilo. I refilledmy bottles, took two packs of potato chips from my drop bag, and set off toward the "Goat Track" which leads to checkpoint six. This is very technical running, in some spots almost a bush bash. I had some minor crampson the sudden downhills, so I walked most of this section. By the time I emerged on a road and jogged down to six, I had drunk two and a bit bottles of fluid. In the station( crewed by four cadets) I spent a few minutes joking with a relay team member. I probably joked too much, because I took the wrong way out of the checkpoint- there is one leading towards an out and back with seven en route, and another back to five which the runners take after returningto six. I took this latter and ran forabout ten minutes before realising my error. On the way back I passed Paul Every, who had already done the out and back. He pointed the right way to go. I had lost twenty minutes, and passed Kerrie Hall on the way out. A number of runners were coming back to me, including Bill Thompson, Carol, Mike and Martin. This was a long, hot technical stretch, seven kilometres in dry heat that was becoming stifling. About a kilometre short of the checkpoint, I saw a familiarfigure.

When Kevin Tiller gets into troublewhile running, his head goes down so you just see his red hair, his shoulders hunch right up, and his little legs shufflealong doggedly, slowly but surely. Hundred Mile finisher Geoffrey Blyth did a goodimpersonation of this posture on Sunday at the post race lunch, and I saw it coming towards me now. Kevin said he wasn't feeling too good suddenly, and we stood and talked for a good five minutesbefore I left for seven. At that checkpoint a grabbeda handful of sandwiches, refilledmy three bottles and was off fora 4K loop around a pine plantation that ended with a returnto seven and then back to six. Within a few minutes of leaving seven I was walking. With no shelter on the logging roads, the heat (it was now after 12pm) almost stoppedme dead. I walked that section, and shuffled back into seven declaring it was the toughest part of the course. Returningalong the 7K section to checkpoint six, I ran most of the way, drinking constantly. After leaving six toreturn to five, we ran along more logging roads without shelter, and I was walking along again. I didn't feel tired, just damed hot and generally "stuffthis lark". At five, I had covered roughly fifty kilometres and my weight had gone up by half a kilo. I was pleased I was hydrating properly, but as I was changing my socks Rainer Neumann, Poh Suan's husband who was doing the Hundred, came in having done the next section, a long loop around Mount Beerwah. He was really feeling the heat and remarked"111 finishthe loop, then talkto the doctors down there to see if there is any point going on."

Heading out towards Beerwah (and checkpoint eight which is on the far side) I passed Mike, Martin and Geoffrey trudging up the forest road towards me. "Gentlemen," I hailed, "what's it like?" "Christ, don't ask!"came the reply. I asked if there was any shelter,and was told there.was.I thought the loop after seven was the toughest point until now, but the section aroundBeerwah to eight actuallywas. This was another section of technical trails with lots of suden ups and downs and seemed to head away fromBeerwah as much as it was heading towards it. Supposedly this was 8K, but I was thinking, "Christ, how long can 8K be???", especially given the fierce heat which was now penetratingthe trees. After a while I emerged onto a dirt road. "This must be eight up here," I thought, but it kept going until I finally shuffledinto the checkpointwith quads trashedfrom the constant elevation change and feeling a bit irritablewith things. I was toldKevin was an hour and a half ahead, so he must have staged quite a recovery. By now it was four thirty and the shadows were drawing long. I left eight and startedtrudging slowly down the road, making no effort to increasemy pace. I was sitting on the side of the road emptying stones from my shoes when Kerrie Hall came by. With her help, encouragement and occasional beration, we did the seven kilometresback to five just as the sun set. From here, it's a run back down the ridge (about 7K) to checkpoint one, then the 4K back to the Sportsground for the fiftymiles. The Hundred Milers had to do it all again. Kerrie had her medical check firstthen set out witha torch.

I had mine, then rummaged through my drop bag for the torch I KNEW I had put in there the night before. Aftera fewminutes, I realised I was looking like a fool in front of the staff, so with a "righto" I grabbedmy bottlesand charged out, my legs feeling 200%better than they did after eight (I later foundthe torch buriedat the bottom of the bag). I was able to follow the fire road we were on quite well at first, then the twilight vanished and the moonlight (it was a full moon)started playing visual tricks, lighting up tree trunks in a similar way to the white marking tapeIan used on the course. The clouds startedto move in and I had real trouble findingthe way. On a technical section climbing over a ridge in almost pitch darkness I felland slid. I made a few right guesses at trail junctions, and in the distance I could hear the trafficof Glasshouse Mountains Road but it never seemed to get closer. Combined with the tricks of themoonlight, it made for a terrifying and disorienting experience forsomeone who has never even run a trail at night with a torch. Eventually, charging down a firetrail at full speed, I caught up with Kerrie and her torch again. From there it was abouta kilometre to one, and we turned onto the roadside track at a fast walk forthe haul in. 55. Kerrie kept checking my watch for the cutoff which Ian had for the Hundred Milers to commence the second loop, and with a few minutes to go, coming down the road on the opposite side to the Sportsground, she loaned me her torch and took off in a sprint. She made the cutoff with a couple of minutes to spare, and went on to do the Hundred in just a few minutes over 30 hours. Meanwhile, I ran slowly opposite the ground towards the undepass at the far end. I muttered out loud, "Jesus, I'm going to finish,", and as I crossed under the road and headed back along the oval fence I shed a tear or two. Then I trotted under the finish gate in a time of 14.06.56 and was directed to a chair for my final medical. I ate some bananas,talked to my mother and the staff, and thanked Ian for all his effort. Then I left for the motel, suddenly almostunable to walk any more. The next day I felt surprisingly good- my ankles were sore and I had a few king sized blisters, but the legs were pretty good. At the awards lunch, it turned out Kevin finished in 13.04 or so, Melanie in 14.46 odd. Dawn Tiller won the 55K women's, just a few minutes behindthe lead man. Paul Every won the Hundred Mile, the first man to do the course in under 24hours. Rainer Neumann was second and Geoffrey Blyth third. Winner of the Hundred forthe last two years Graham Medilldropped out, as did Mike Ward (going into the medical for the first time on the second loop, his bloodpressure had dropped suddenly and he pulled the pin) and Martin Fryer alsodropped afterabout 130K. Six fromtwelve did the Hundred. Hopefully next year it might be me. Ian also outlined thatthe race was having difficulty with the relevant Governmentauthorities, having decreed in future it must be insured for $100 million. This "would kill the race," he said. It's a race that needs all the support in terms of lobbying and attendance it can get. Ian puts in a hell of a lot of work to make sure it's run properly, and the course is extremely scenic, touring throughthe mountains. Running around the mountains, rather than over them, is a nice touch that adds considerably to the scenery, and there are stillenough climbs to appeal to the mountaingoats out there. As Australia's only trail Hundred Mile, it's a benchmark in this country's ultrarunning, andthere will be more and more internationalentrants if it survives. Next year, put one of the Glasshouse Trail runs on your calendar. • I

By Janine Hill disco joggers,·• she said. "They're only three or four CAROL La Plant got up at about hours and it doesn't get real,'' she -,.::oam yesterday morning and said. 'N1:n t for a run arn1 depending "\Ve're out t.here on trails and what time it is now, she might still close to the wildlife and it's a beau □(; going. tiful experience; it's a different ex The 50-year-old US attorney is perience. one of 11 runners who lined up for "It makes a marathon seem like yesterday's Glass House 100 - a a cheap experience." 100-mile race at Glass House Carol runs six to 10 miles a day �, lountains. and, on the weekend, up to 30 miles Carol, who has competed in 113 or 49km, which is more than mara ·:itr.1-marathon ract�s. ,aicl th<.' thon distance(42km). ··v!tt::. \\'1.'l''� :1 tC)'.:;t. i)f dei<.·rn1irLt· "You know yrm\·e had n really , \._•i1 �L:(l 1 ·n1:(·i11en.cL' �\S 1nt:ch �Ls guot: training rnn ,,·hen vu1..1 h�av0 ;'. ll:·sic::tlendurance ., oi1 Sat_urday morning t� go for a. ··'1'uu lla\'e ct burlv whi..ch car: nm brfore breakfast and you come 'l'[l �-:Ji11;.;," C'..H"')l s:, id. ktc!,. to .rtinqer \\'ith friends,·• she "Ye.tit' 1ni1�d l.":> \\'bnt ?Pts Vl>:.1 :-;:dd .. : • . · T,1 ·k,"ep go1>1µ; 1luring events, �-'i r�:·."1]L;. i.''.'.�1111:�'...;·tl i.':i.t�·t..: ll:\� ·-' �\:irol corrk� a water bottle '·: . . ·�s lil-.,,.: rut:·11ng ;:t,..:�di.1Sl J nu··_ str;-;ppcd to the small of her back, a !fiind." she said. smal} pla,;tic !)ottle of energy gel Carol, of Berkely, California, foor\ and boiled potafoes dipped in has been running ultra distance rock salt and pieces of banana to r3ces for 20 years. keep up·ner electrolytes. A keen cyclist. she turned to Runners in yesterday's event nm1:ing ttJker:p flt wh,!nhc'r stl:cl h;nl to pass medical checks along ies for the bar exam left her with the way, including weight, blood ,it,le time forthe bike. pressure and pulse tests and must She progressed to marathons finish witbin 30 hours. and then to triathlons, competing Toowoomba's Graham Madill, three times in the Hawaiian iron who set the record in 1997 at 22 man competition before discover hours and 46 minutes and11as won ing ultra-marathons. the race two years running, was • She sairt neitlwr m::in1th0ns nor expected to be among the leaders. LoeQl:.; include far1ner Bra tance runnin.:. Thompson and Caboo!ture's Ker ABOVE RIGHT: American "'Marathons in the l!S are most rie Hall. ultra-marathon runner � ly run on consn•te pavenrnnt and Carol, who competed in the Carol La Plant, 50, says p

1 1 �:1 •(1plP .:�\. 1 d:·1,�s:1P � 11p i:1 tl1t>ir evf.'llt last year, said she hoped to running a race is like run- ' nntchinc'. ,_;utfils -- 1w call thl'm finish in about 23 hours. ning against your mind. s...-. minutes behind this duo was Sydney Lookout then past Tibberoowuccum Glasshouse 100 Trail Event - 1999 nurse , Dawn Tiller . Jenny Thornton and Tibrogargan back to the sportsground. This was won by Gwyn This years Glasshouse 100 Trail 105 km mark and his running partner (Redcliffe ) and Cheryl Middis (Maryborough ) were second and third Williams of Yandina from Tom Morris ( Event probably saw the best conditions Martin Fryer of ACT called it a day at females . Others to finish were Brisbane Tom had already run about 40 km in yet since its inception four years ago. It 133 kilometres. The competitors were runners Peter Mc Kenzie , Peter the relay the previous day ) and Damian was fairly hot on Saturday afternoon for given medical checks (weight , pulse , Anderson , Jenny Chaston , Sue Short Waites both from Brisbane. The first those in the three longer events ( 100 blood pressure ) at intervals by Dr June and Tina Fiegel. Col Colthorpe from three women were all Brisbane runners miles , 50 miles and 55kilometres ) but Canavan and assistants from the Sun Burpengary finally managed to com - Paula Treagle , Kerrie Miller and the 100 mile runners who had to run shine Coast Division of Sports Medicine plete his first ultra despite damaging his Tanya ter Maten. through the night enjoyed cool condi Australia and the Human Movement foot when spiked with a sharp stick. A little later at 9:00 am 91 runners tions with a full moon assisting them to Department of the University of Eight person relay teams from the started in the 12 km event which started find their way. Queensland. Their progress was Sunshine Coast , Brisbane and the from the Lookout and went past Eleven competitors started Austral tracked with assistance of cadets from Gold Coast took on the one hundred Tibberoowuccum and Tibrogargan rd ia's only 100 mile trail run , three women 123 Regional Cadet Unit from mile course plus one four person team, back to the sportsground.This was won and eight men including defending Caboolture. the Run Inn Runners from Brisbane by local Elimbah runner Phil Mc Clure champions Graham Medill of There were twelve entrants in the (Michael Schultz,Tom Morris , Miryam from Clint Bignold and Chris Adams of Toowoomba and Carol La Plant of 50 mile event which was lead all the Zeschke and John Fisher ). The Sun Brisbane. The women's section was Berkeley , California , USA. Graham way by B·ruce Hargreaves , a geologist shine Coast Tri Club team bettered the won by Jeanette O'Keefe of Brisbane took the lead from the start but towards from Brisbane . Bruce stated after the time from last year by about ·ten min from Wamuran runner Lyn Gordon - Lewis and Tracey Aus:in from Bris the end of the first 50 mile loop the ef race that he had managed to bury a utes finishing in 12hr 11 min 58sec. bane. There were more women than fects of a recent virus took its toll and few ghosts since his previous attempts Compare this with the best individual men in this event and quite a few were he was overtaken by Paul Every , a at the longer events of the Glasshouse time of 23hr 28min36sec for Paul senior citizens so there was a special zookeeper from NSW. Graham was 100 had met with failure. A strong con Every. They were followed in by the section for over sixties. The first three eventually forced to withdraw from the tingent of runners from Townsville man Run Inn Runners then the River City men in this category were Umberto event. Rainer Neumann did not seem aged to fill the next three places . Adam Runners and finally the Gold Coast Greco ( Bribie Island ) , Roy Behrens keen to start the second loop but he bit B�rron and Natascha Costello, both Hash House Harriers. (Maryborough) and Michael Daines. the bullet and battled through the night teachers, were second and third and Two trophies are awarded for teams The first three women were Shirley to finish second in his first attempt at Roger Lebish in fourth place ( third made of one person from each event Behrens , Veronica Fischer and the distance. Geoff Blyth, a visitor-from male). Vicki Tanner and Poh Suan (100miles, 50miles, 55 km , 27 km, 12 Margaret Chessells all from Perth , WA , finished in third place but Neumann from Brisbane were second km ). The open trophy , Coonowrin Maryborough. he was rapidly being overhauled at the and third females. Others to finish were Shield , was won by The Flying Fogies' After all events were completed a finish by local custard apple farmer Bill Geoff Williams ( Caboolture ) ; Jordan (all over 50) - Bill Thompson , Roger luncheon was put on at the Glasshouse Thompson who completed the distance Myer ( USA citizen studying at Lebish , Tina Fiegel , Art Van Mountains Sports Club followed by successfully for the second time. He Bathurst); Kevin Tiller ( NSW) ; Sean Wensveen and Rob Edmonds. The Presentations with assistance from was followed by the first women , Carol Greenhill (NSW ) ; Melanie Jonker womens trophy , Tunbubudla Shield Peter Wellington MLA and Anna La Plant , who successfully defended (Brisbane ). was won by the 'Aliens' ( they come Grosskreutz( Caloundra City Council her title. Caboolture walker/runner, Eleven runners started the 55 from far away ) - Carol La Plant , USA; lor). Caloundra City and C&"boolture Kerrie Hall , finished the 100 miles but kilometre event and all finished. Natascha Costello , Townsville ; Sue Shire were both part sponsors of the again was just outside the official cut Malcolm Buchanan from Brisbane (ex Short ; Terdie Toime; Kimberley Welsh, event conducted by the Queensland off time of 30 hours . Townsville runner Scotland) lead all the way to finish in Canada. Marathon and Road Runners Club with John Nuttall withdrew fairly early after just over 5 hours. He was followed by On Sunday morning at 7:30 am sixty assistance from the Glasshouse Moun a fall ; Kumi Kato decided one lap was Craig Maskiell ( Coolum Beach ) and U't competitors lined up in the 27K event tains Advancement Network. sufficient after also sustaining a fall ; Brett Newton ( Brisbane ) who ran U, which started at the Lookout then fol lowed around Mt Beerwah back to the Mike Ward of Sydney succumbed at the together all the way. 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Individual

Place Name No Time Loop 1

1 Paul Every 9 23:28:36 9:08:00 2 Rainer Neumann 7 26:07: 11 10:49:19 3 GeoffBlyth 2 28:25:03 11:12:06 4 Bill Thompson 4 28:37:37 13:20:04 5 Carol La Plant 5 29:08:22 11:52:00 6 Kerrie Hall 6 30: 15:49 14:19:09 GrahamMedill 1 9:50:00 Martin Fryer 3 11:12:06 Mike Ward 8 11: 12:06 11 12:39:49 Kumi Kato G SO Mile 55 Kilometre

Pia NI 1ima BRUCE HARGREAVES 51 8:40:49 1 MALCOLM... BUCHANAN 102 5:03:06 2 ADAM BARRON 61 8:44:38 2 CRAIG MASKIELL 112 5:18:44 3 NATASCHA COSTELLO* 1,::: 52 8:56:24 3 BRETT NEWTON 115 5:18:44 4 ROGER LEBISH 53 9:28:18 4 DAWN TILLER" IF 113 5:26:22 5 GEOFF WILLIAMS 60 11 :09: 19 5 PETER McKENZIE 114 5:44:12 6 VICKI TANNEW 2. F 58 12:06:49 6 COLIN COL THORPE 110 5:50:34 7 JORDAN MYERS 57 12:06:50 7 PETER ANDERSON 105 7:23:18 8 POH SUAN NEUMANN* 3F 56 12:24:49 8 JENNY THORNTON" ZP 101 8:09:52 9 KEVIN TILLER 62 13:04:52 9 CHERYL MIDOIS* JF 103 8:56:47 10 SEAN GREENHILL 54 14:06:56 10 JENNY CHASTOW 109 10:15:50 11 MELANIE JONKER* 55 14:41:35 11 SUSAN SHORT" 107 10:15:50 GRAEME WALKER 59 12 TINA FIEGEL* 106 11:17:46

COBURG 6 HOUR ULTRA TRACK RACE VICTORIAN CHAMPIONSHIP SATURDAY 21ST AUGUST 1999 RESULTS

Laps Time(hh:mm:ss) Klm RUNNERS 71 MAX CARSON 181 05:59:08 72.40 + 202 70 SHIRLEY YOUNG 156 05:58:39 62.40 + 258 76 BRUCE OHLENROTT 133 05:58:07 53.20 + 330 73 PETER NELSON 128 05:59:12 51.20 + 133 77 ROD HEALEY 95 04:46�14 38.00 78 KEN CARTER 80 05:55:10 32.00 + 94 72 JOHN TIMMS 59 02:25:11 23.60 5� , Gippsland Water Australian 100 km Road Championship

Pre-race favourite Nigel Aylott won his firstAustralian 100 km Championship on 3 rd October in a race full of surprises and interest.

At the gun Kelvin Marshall took the lead with some 43 minute 10 kilometres early on. Nigel followed, content to let Kelvin belt out a solid pace for the first 50 kilometre. Nigel was never more than 20 seconds behind and sometimes no more than a metre. At 50 km the pace had decisively slowed, which Nigel took advantage of, and pulled away from Kelvin.

Despite a field of only five runners, there was plenty of speculation as to how the minor placing would fall. Rudi Kinshofer and Bruce Renwick continually exchanged third and fourth places. They were quite a contrast: the younger and internationally experienced Rudi and Bruce, 51, who had never run more than 50 kilometres before. At 50 km they, too, were locked together but some 8 minutes behind the leaders. Soon after, Rudi fell away leaving Bruce on his own in third place.

On reaching the 50 km mark, fifthplaced runner Andrew Lucas, aftera multitude of problems, retired from the race.

It must have been somewhere in the sixth lap that Bruce Renwick realised that second place was a real possibility. He closed the gap to Kelvin and ran into second place.

Every one was tired by now, and any 10 km lap under 55 minutes could definitely be regarded as "fast". Yet despite the fatigue, and Nigel now dominating the race well out in front, Bruce ran on with determination. The gap had been more than 9 minutes at 60 km, but was less than 6 minutes at 70 km. Nigel responded for a time, before the gap between them began to fall again.

However, the lead was too great and Nigel Aylott, looking strong to the end, crossed the line in 8 hours 17:57. It had been a carefullymeasured performance, and planned around taking control during the second half of the race. Nigel becomes the 1999 champion in Athletic Australia's toughest event.

Bruce Renwick, after a long,hard and exciting chase, was less than 3 minutes behind. His was a superb run forhis attempt at the distance. Kelvin Marshall in third place (8 hours 49), and Rudi Kinshofer in fourth (9 hours 1 min), completed the field.

The day's other winner, Peter Nelson, solitary starter in the GU 50 km race, cruised to the easiest of victories in 5 hours 16 :41.

Next February the Championship will hosted in Canberra by the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team.

Geoff Duffell, Race Director RESULTS GIPPSLAND WATER AUSTRALIAN l00KM ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP Men: (No women competitors) 1. Nigel Aylott (Vic) 8: 17:57 2. Bruce Renwick (NSW) 8:20:46 3. Kelvin Marshall (Vic) 8:49: 16 4. Rudi Kinshofer(SA) 9:01:32

GU ULTIMATE FUEL 50km ROAD RACE (Supportingevent) 1. Peter Nelson (Vic) 5:16:42

(Left) GeoffDuffell, Race Director congratulating 100km winner, 57. Nigel Aylott GIPPSLAND WATER AUSTRALIAN lOOKM ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP held at Glengarry, Vic on 3rd October, 1999 & GU ULTIMATE FUEL SOKM ROAD RACE

(Abu\c) Rud: K111s.h1;lc11\/\1 ·· -+til Plct,'c (T()p righl) Bruce Rcn1,11k 1.>,::;\Vi - 2nd plw.·c (R;glil) 1. 1.n 1 Cr Hnpcl!l()f', cit lhf' •,tarting Ii nc Pcicr NchrniJ 3rucc l�Cll\\ id:, F,'. 11,i i l<.111"hoi1.'I. I<, I\ Ill :\.t11 c.hcill. /\11dn11 J \11. :l\ ( Df\-il '.') i'� I l.'. cl /\ \ I ( )l I AUSTRALIAN 1 00KM CHAMPIONSHIPS

Sunday 3rd October 1999 at Glengarry by Kevin Cassidy The followingage road records were set, subject to approval: 1. Nigel Aylott fvic] 8:17:56 2. Bruce Renwick [nsw] 8:20:45 Men 45-49 6 hours Rudi Kinshofer 71 .501 km 3. Kelvin Marshall [vie] 8:49:16 Men 50-54 4. Rudi Kinshofer [sa] 9:01:32. 6 hours Bruce Renwick 74.766 km

DNF Andrew Lucas [tas] [50kmin 5:57:44]

5 starters, 4 finishers. A 50km event was also held and there was only one entrant. Peter Nelson took the trophy in 5: 16:41. There was also a 10 km fun run that attracted several locals. It was disappointing to see such a small fieldbut there were some good performances regardless. Bruce Renwick, running his first ever 100km race, was able to stay in touch with the ever reliable Nigel to make an interesting finish It was 3.30am when my alarm rudely awakened my flu ridd�.n body. I had planned to make the two hour trip from Melbourne with Geoff Hookbut I was feeling so sick that I promptly rang him to say "I'm not corning" and went back to bed. It was close to luriGhtirnewhen I fipally emerged from my slumber and thought to myself "Why not?". In a matter of minutes, I. was motoring off down the road with the intention of arriving in time to see the finish. The drive down the freeway is not very exciting but I was amused by a sign advertising an "Art Show" because somebody with a. can of spray paint had added an "F" to the word "Art".

Arriving at Glengarry, there was not a great deal to see with only four runners tackling their last of 10 laps around the 10km loop. The course consists of bac�oads around several farmingproperties which meant that inquisitive cows and sheep were the main spectators. [as well as causing some unusual smells]. Runners also had to contend, each lap, with a swooping magpie [Australian native bird] determined to protect its off spring during the nesting season. The town of Glengarry sure is small. The start/finishline was at th� local hall with a few houses and a general store making up the entire metropolis.

When things were all over, Andrew Lucas from Tasmaniawas looking for a lift back to Melbournebefore flying home the next morningsol quickly had myself a passenger for the drive back up the highway which was notablefor the fact that we saw a very serious "car into a pole" collision., Once we hit Melbourne, I was seriously lead astray by Andy when he dragged me down to the Casino where he proceeded to lose his money at the Blackjack table before I deposited him at the Qantas terminal the next morning.

(L. to R) Bruce Renwick, 2nd placegetter congratulates race winner Nigel Aylott. Geoff Hook, A URA President in background. 1999 AUSTRALIAN 6 DAY RACE AT COLAC, VICTORIA 14TH .. 20TH NOVEMBER, 1999 RESULTS Pos ...... Nam(�-·--·-··-····•·· No______. .. ..___ .. _.. Dayt.. _ Da�--- .. J>ay_3 D�.1...... p�yij___ D�Y.6. 1 J Kocourek 14 Laps 570 380 357 329 339 339 Iii.t�.L. 23J.4.U1.P..fL 9,�_Q,6Klms K.lms 228.0 152.0 UJ2.8 13.l.6. _ _ _l35.6___ _ J,3,5.6. 2 T Rusek 18 Laps 532 373 276 273 252 193 To_taJ...... l.8.99Laps_ 759. 61. 11 K Condon 7 Laps 284 231 210 205 171 174 TqJ:J!J:...... t?JJiJ.JU>.JL .. �1JL..QK.l.ll!.� Kl:ms . ___J .l�_.. 6 92.tJ_ 84.0 82.0 _..... 68.4 69 •. 6 12 U Neville 22 Laps 241 195 223 210 197 200 Tot.al , .. .l266J . . ap(3. 50_6.• 4.Kl ms .Kl.ms _._ 96 ....1_IJL P. 09.:_? .. -1t1...L..Q._.. ...'.78. 0 .. 8Q-'-Q_ 13 C Young 3 Laps 352 250 200 210 185 33 Tot.al 1.2,30LUPJL ... 492.. OKlms . Klms 140. 8 l_00. 0 .... 80. . 0 84. 0 74. 0 l 3. 2 14 I 10 Laps 218 171 167 167 164 174 Buckland 0. 1)'.>t�.L J.P..21..1:!ap�-· 424,4K1ms . l)Jms__ . J l7.2 60... ,4 (,,6. 8 6_6. ... _J!Ji_._6 ___ _filL_6. 15 D Kettle 19 Laps 208 164 164 161 145 15 J:gJa1. _...... 8 .60LaPJ� ... 3_44. OKlm.s Klm.s _83 •. 2_ _ 65. 6 6.5. • 6.. 65. 6 __ 58. .. 0, ,.... 6. 0 16 T Collins 16 Laps 435 56 O O O o 'l'ot_al,__ ... 49.lLaps __ l.96_.4Klms ...... Klms_. 174,0 22.4 _ o.. O .. o.o ..... o ... o __ o.. o 17 D Sutcliffe 2 Laps 183 38 O O O 0 '.}'9.Ja..L . . i. �l,.!-4W§. .... --�-Q..i 4KJms Klms .7.3,2 .... J.5,2 ... J).0 Q.0 .. o.,.. P.____ JLO_

Jaroslav Kocourek, winner )f the 1999event. with a total distance of 925.6kms

,. l:-("> 1999 AUSTRALIAN SIX DAY RACE AT COLAC NOVEMBER 14 .. 20

(Below) Kate Condon, 11th place David La Pierre. 3rd place & 1st lady in this year's event. with a distance of 690kms. Kate covered 510kms.

Tomas Rusek, 2nd placcgctter \\'ith a distance or 759.6kms. Rainbow Beach Trail Run and Walk

Saturday, 13 November 1999 by Peter Lewis

The Rainbow Beach Trail Run, forthe first time, had a walking section. In the longer event, a 45 km walk, 5 fellas and 2 women lined up. Dad and son, the Morgan clan, won these events in the male sections of the walks, hogging the top placings. The picturesque surroundings were a constant tease to the competition, with shade most of the way during the event. Some of the birdlife sighted were the Brush Turkey, the spectacular Grey Goshawk, Wampoo Fruit Dove and the Green Catbird was heard, but remained unsighted. In the 52 km run, 4 men and 3 women lined up, dealing with the 7 km of beach as their first leg of the competition. There were several battles going on during the events as can be seen at the half way point, but the scenery was always there, crying out forour attention. In the 15 km walk, another first time event, organisers successfully attracted 14 competitors. Nicholas Morgan won the male walk in 2:05:03, while Judy Moller won the femalewalk in 2:04:32. Bob Hill with a commendable 2nd at 2:05:40. Greg Moller was 3rd male with 2:21 :09. Charlie Hall lapped up the scenery to come in 4th with the 5th male walker half an hour behind. The 30 km gut buster saw Corrie Davel 6th in 3:21:48 and Bob Burns 7th in 3:22:27. Lyn Lewis earned2nd in 2:44:34 in the femalesection of the gut buster.

52 km Trail Run

Competitor 34 km Time Finish Time

Malcolm Buchanan 2:27 4:26 Ed Matterson 2:24 4:36:36 Maureen O'Loughlin (F) 2:27 5: 10:54 Graheme Walker 3:01 5:22:32 Kumi Kato (F) 3 :07 5:29 Rainer Neumann 3 :06 5:55:07 Vicki Tanner (F) 3 :29 6:42:41

45 km Trail Walk

Competitor Half Way Time Finish Time

Rod Morgan 2:55 6:06:17 Arthur Cox 2:58 6:28:03 Kerrie Hall (F) 3:31:05 7:22:08 Ron Grant 3:34 7:22:08 Melanie Jonker (F) 3:34 7:31:58 Les Skiller 3:34 7:57:56 Peter Lewis 3:38:44 7:57:56 Reprinred from: ULTRARUNNING, November 1999, Vol 19 #6 Cover photo: Yiannis Kouros at the USA Track & Field 24 Hour National Championships (Olander 24 Hour), where he set a U.S all-comers 24 hour road best of 167 miles 781 yards I

look of an elite marathoner, reed-thin and 7 built for speed. His stride is smooth and ef A Visit from a Legend, ficient at eating up real estate. One could not help but to contrast his form with that of Kouros. The compact and tightly-mus a Record by an Emerging Star cled Greek exudes power, not so much in filled, but as often happens, most excite running as in throwing himself forward by Don Allison ment would be provided by an unexpected with a tremendous thrust from the upper source. body in each stride. The Olander Park 24 Hour in Sylvania, All eyes were on Kouros as the field of Not to be forgotten was the cadre of Ohio, has served as the U.S. national cham 161 runners lined up on the Olander Park elite ultrarunners vying for the U.S. cham pionship for seven years now, but for the footpath at noon under blue skies and pionship. Setnes and Trapp were the clear first time, this year the event had an inter warm, but not oppressive temperatures. The favorites, both bringing the combination of national feel as well. With 1998 24-hour legendary Greek was introduced to the experience, talent, patience, and speed that champions Kevin Setnes and Sue Ellen field, and he spoke to the crowd briefly, has resulted in so many American titles Trapp set to defend their titles, Canada's saying, "it is an honor to run in America through the years. Setnes would have the Andy Jones also entered the race, with de once again. I wish all of you suc- signs on the Canadian national record. As if cess and a good run." that were not enough, just hours before the Much has been written Yiannis Kouros's 24-Hour Runs start we learned that the greatest 24-hour about Yiannis Kouros and his al runner ever and perhaps the most prolific most unfathomable running ac Track 188 miles, 1038 yards Adelaide October 4, '97 ultrarunner in the history of the sport, Yian complishments through the 183 miles, 568 yards Canberra March 1, '97 nis Kouros, would run as well. This would years. He has won countless ul 182 miles, 1316 yards Coburg April 13, '96 be Kouros's first appearance at a U.S. ultra tras at almost every possible dis 177 miles, 555 yards Surgeres May 6, '95 in several years. tance, but his career is framed by 177 miles, 161 yards Surgeres May 3, '96 That stellar field, the flat course, and his record run in Adelaide, Aus 176 miles, 388 yards Mon tauban March 15, '85 ideal weather conditions had most everyone tralia, in October 1997, when he 175 miles, 471 yards Coburg April 8, '95 thinking that a record-setting day was in the covered more than 300 km in 24 174 miles, 484 yards Melbourne August 4, '90 offing. Those hopes would indeed be ful- hours, an average pace of 7:40 163 miles, 377 yards New York July 2, '84 per mile for a full 160 miles, 352 yards Wyong Jan. 26, '91 day. 154 miles, 176 yards Colac Nov. 26, '84 Many ultrarun ners and spectators were hoping to see the 43-year-old Road 180 miles, 589 yards Basie May 2, '98 Kouros match or ex 178 miles New York Sept. 28, '85 ceed that unparal 177 miles New York Nov. 7, '84 leled 167 miles, 44 yards Toledo Sept. 19, '99 accomplishment. Al 144 miles New York May 20, '88 though he did not come close to that, his result in this Indoor Track 156 miles, 6 yards Chicago Feb. 14, '86 race, when shown next to those of the premier North Amer- ican runners, would offer more formidable task, faced with competi graphic evidence of just how tion from the likes of U.S. national team awesome his world mark is. member Mark Godale, former champions Despite the long and John Geesler and Roy Pirrung, and savvy sometimes seemingly endless 24-hour performerssuch as Minnesota's hours ahead, several runners Danny Ripka and Tom Andrews. shot out at a quick seven With a quarter of the 24 hours elapsed, minute-per-mile pace, leaving the leader board showed Kouros in his cus Kouros in their wake. Of tomary top position, having accumulated course, that situation did not nearly 50 miles, with Jones in second place, last long. Kouros quickly and Godale in third. Trapp had established worked his way up to the front, a lead in the women's race which she would challenged only by Jones, not relinquish for the remainder of the race. whose ultrarunning resume, To the untrained eye, it appeared as if oth while not as prodigious as ers were moving faster than the Greek, but Kouros's, is still mighty im looks can be deceiving in a 24-hour race. pressive. Two years ago, Jones While Selnes and others were employing sped around the I.I-mile Olan scheduled walking breaks, Kouros sol der loop at 7: 15 pace, establish diered on in his unrelenting run, impervious ing the North American to all around him. While nearly all of the JOO-mile record of 12:05. elite runners had crew support with elabo It appeared as if Jones was rate camps and set-ups, Kouros ran unsup intent on maintaining that pace ported, although surely any of the again, despite the fact that he bystanders would have been honored and was planning to run twice as would have gladly complied, had they been Mark Godale setting a new U.S. 24-hour road record. long this year. Jones has the asked to help. Instead he made do by using

November 1999 I SI. vo ..,.. • the tailgate of his sponsor Tim Kouronis's attention and fanfare, racking up mileage, had replaced the warmth of the sun. station wagon, which both had driven while others rest or move more slowly. After midnight the leaders' mileage to through the night from New York to get to One who made such a nighttime move tals edged near 100. Kouros made it in the race just hours before the start. this year was national team member Mark 13:18, Godale in 14:08, and Setnes in With its noontime start, the race takes Godale. More than any runner in the field, 15:07. Reaching the century mark so soon on a different feel as the sun sets. The reali Godale was running a race similar to that of was nothing new to Kouros, but forGodale ty of the task is unavoidable then, as run Kouros, foregoing walking breaks and even this was uncharted territory. Only once had ners, crew, and volunteers settle in for the such creature comforts as a clothing or a he ever ventured farther, in July's Badwater hours of darkness that lie ahead. For com shoe change. In fact, even the Greek 135 mile. Meanwhile, Jones began to falter, petitors, the nighttime can be a boon, what stopped long enough to add tights and a slowed by violent nausea that would neces with its cooler temperatures. In addition, long-sleeve shirt, while Godale continued sitate a stiff-legged walk formuch of the one can move up in the standings with less in shorts and a singlet, despite a chill that later part of the race. If Selnes was con cerned about anyone else, he sure wasn't showing it, moving with a calculated effi ciency. And why not? That strategy has Unlocking the Secrets of pervious to the competition. What must he won him many an ultra, reeling in his more be thinking? impetuous competition in the later stages, "The World's Greatest Since it is dark now, I unobtrusively when the exuberance and speed of the start Ultrarunner (TWGU)" head over to his car. What a mess! Clothes seem like a different lifetime. and food everywhere. How can he findany The beauty of any 24-hour race and thing in this chaos? He's got enough to feed Olander in particular is that there are races I have been sent here by the Man. My an army, including something tha� looks within a race, and enough elapsed time to mission is to observe Yiannis Kouros, the suspiciously like baklava. I make a note. watch them change complexion many times world's greatest ultrarunner (TWGU), to The Man loves baklava. over. Age-group national titles are often as find out what makes him tick, what it is that TWGU leads throughout the long hard-fought as titles in the open division, as makes him such a superior ultrarunner with hours of the night, but a couple of Ameri runners identify and engage the competition endurance beyond that of other humans. can runners stay close, as if being pulled to in a day-long battle, often carving out huge According to the Man, 24 hours of observ greatness by TWGU's inexorable pace. One leads, only to see their prior effortsevapo ing TWGU that will unlock the secret to his hundred miles, llO, 120-on it goes, the to rate like sweat in a cool breeze. Conversely, virtually unlimited endurance. tals ever increasing. The sun rises, but it is runners who have nearly given up all hope I watchTWGU beforethe race. Noth still chilly, so TWGU continues to wear the for a successful race find new Ii fe in a bliss ing special there. AsTWGU, he must meet long tights. His pace has slowed marginally, fulrest, the breaking dawn, or even a differ and greet the other runners, and he does so but only upon very close observation. Ev ent pair of shoes. easily, no strain or worry about the upcom ery now and then a few of the top American Aside from the dawn, such luxuries ing race evident. TWGU has no crew, just runners run side by side with him, but were not to be had by the lead runners. the back of a station wagon from which to TWGU does not seem to like this. He does Kouros was offering a display of why he obtain supplies during the race. He dresses not converse, and at the earliest opportunity is the best ever at long-range ultras. Al in ragged shorts, no shirt. His shoes look he breaks free. though his pace had slowed slightly, his worn out, like the ones I use to wash the It appears as ifTWGU will win the demeanor had not given the slightest hint car, years after their running usefulness has race. It will not be a record-shattering per of a struggle. Even having to weave in expired. I wrote this down in my book and formance, but he ends up five miles ahead and out of groups of other competitors underline it. · of Mark Godale's U.S. record nonetheless, over and over seemed not to bother him at I notice thatTWGU starts the race at a racking up 167.4 miles, a total that fewmen all. The superstar _did not disappoint-all moderate pace, letting many other runners have ever amassed in 24 hours. Could it re in attendance knew they were witnessing race ahead. He seems unconcerned about ally be? That sure seems like a lot for something special. the competition at this point, which is very someone who was not running all that fast. They were also witnessing the emer reasonable since there are 23 hours and 55 TWGU appears none the worse for the gence of an already elite ultrarunner to a minutes left to go. Surprisingly, TWGU wear at the awards ceremony. He heads new level. While the weight of nearly 20 does not run with the a graceful stride. He over to the massage table. I wonder if the hours of effort caused most of the field to look constrained, tight. Somehow I expect young massage therapist knows she is slow markedly and often struggle to move edTWGU to appear more regal in his working on the muscles ofTWGU. Beer is forward, Mark Godale continued his aston movement. The Man will be surprised at his drink of preference now. The Man loves ishing run, refusing to give an inch to the this observation. beer, too. Although most other competitors fatigue that must have infiltratedhis body. I decide to leave my post for a few move with a rickety, hunched-over gait, If anything, he was running faster with each hours. Plenty of time left to observe. When TWGU is neither sore nor sick. He is com ensuing lap, blowing by startled walkers I return, nothing has changed. TWGU is posed, relaxed, unimpressed with his run. and runners alike. His friend and crew, running exactly as he has been in the earlier The medical ara is pumping IVs like water. Wayne Vereb, was not surprised at all. hours. Several other runners still appear to The festivities complete, I head back "Mark is the ultimate warrior," he said. be moving along at a faster clip. This is get to my car for the long trip back home. I do "Look at him. He doesn't have the body or ting tedious. I am supposed to be unlocking not relish having to report back to the Man the genetics of some of these other guys. secrets, but have learned nothing. I saunter on Monday. Despite the fact that my He does it with toughness and heart. No over to the leader board. Hey, TWGU is in notebook is full of remarks and data, none one has the heart that he has. He doesn't first place. I wonder how that happened? of them are earth shattering nor interesting, know any other way than to run all out." Nighttime comes. TWGU has put on for that matter. I was supposed to unlock Godale's remarkable effortdrew as tights and a shirt bearing his last name. the secrets ofTWGU, but I am afraid I have much interest as Kouros's run, if this is at When you areTWGU, I suppose you are not been successful. Could it be that there is all possible. Perhaps even more startling entitled to wear a shirt with your name on no secret at all to becomingTWGU? The than Godale's pace was the fact that he had it. Onward he marches, round and round the Man would never believe that. He says caused Setnes to alter his strategy and to loop. Many are walking now, but not there must be a secret, and the Man is never make an extended push to erase the seven TWGU. Only running. He weaves in and wrong. mile deficit that had been created between out of the groups of slower participants, im- Don Allison the two. It was already too late, however.

,s • UltraRunning Olander Splits for the Leaders 3 Hours6 Hours 9 Hours 12 Hours 15 Hours 18 Hours 21 Hours 24 Hours 1. Kouros-24.89 Kouros-48.47 Kouros-69.79 Kouros-91.12 Kouros-111.32 Kouros-130.40 Kouros-148.36 Kouros-167.4, 2. Jones-24.55 Godale-45.73 Jones-68.32 Godale-86.14 Godale-106.34 Godale-124.30 Godale-143.38 Godale-162.4' 3. Geesler-24.47 Jones-44.75 Godale-67.06 Jones-80.66 Setnes-98.87 Setnes-115. 71 Setnes-133.67 Setnes-147.1• 4. Godale-24.41 Setnes-43.88 Setnes-62.96 Setnes-78.67 Jones-96.38 Ripka-109.57 Ripka-123.04 Andrews-139 .o; 5. Pirrung-22.95 Strayer-43.88 Strayer-61.83 Ripka-78.15 Ripka-93.86 Jones-108.72 Emmons-122.44 Ripka-137.6• 6. Setnes-22.55 Geesler-43.55 Ripka-61.31 Albrechl-76.42 Pirrung-91.42 Emmons-106.73 Jones-122.19 Pirrung-135.1 f 7. Strayer-22.55 Albrechl-42.75 Albrechl-60.71 Pirrung-75.70 Albrechl-91.02 Pirrung-104.88 Pirrung-120.60 Emmons-134.7! 8. Albrecht-22.55 Gibson-42.75 Pirrung-59.99 Gibson-75.30 Emmons-91.02 Andrews-103.10 Andrews-119.93 Jones-133.4: 9. Gibson-22.55 Triantos-42.75 Gibson-59.59 Emmons-74.18 Glbson-91.02 AlbrechH01.12 Trapp-116.11 Trapp-131.8: 10. Ripka-22.03 Ripka-42.23 Geesler-59.27 Triantos-73.06 Andrews-87 .38 Trapp-100.40 Hagen-112.44 Hagan-130.41

There was no slopping the 29-year-old lence, however, and Mark Godale was pay next to the greatest ultrarunner, Sometimes Ohioan. With 22 hours done and the U.S. ing dearly after the race. His body wracked you find history in places where you aren't championship all but sewed up, Godale set with severe dehydration, the U.S. champion looking for it. his sights on Setnes's American road record shivered uncontrollably under a layer of of 160.2 miles. It would take two more blankets as fluids were administered intra painful hours of non-slop running, but he venously. Vereb looked on with a wry proved equal to the Lask, not letting up on smile. "Hey, this is nothing new for Mark," the throttle until the final gun. more than he said. "He is just tough, that's all. He's a two miles clear of the now previous record. throwback. Sometimes, he'll have a bad He had even forced Kouros lo dig down to race because it just isn't his day. Some keep the margin of victory secure in the fi times, he'll run great like he did today. Ei nal hours, and all but obliterated the elite ther way, he'll give you all he's got." U.S. field, with Selnes the only runner During this day and night in a small Toledo within 22 miles of his final total. suburb, that was enough to gain a champi There is a price lo be paid for excel- onship, an American record, and a place

Kouros Wins USA 24 Hour Championships Olander Park 24 Hour , Sylivania, Ohio 18/19 September 1999

Under Mild, pleasant skies, 160 ultrarunnersset out to cover as much mileage as they possibly could on the 1.1 mile circuit around Olander Lake in Sylvania, OH. The venue is the base site of the Toledo Road Runners Club, who hosted the American all-day/all night title event her forthe seventh consecutive year, in conjunction with the American Ultrarunning Association. the favorites were defending USA national 24 hour champions Sue Ellen Trapp, 53, of Fort Myers, Florida, and Kevin Setnes, 45, of Eagle, Wisconsin.

Trapp coasted to the easiest of her now total of six 24 - hour National titles, besting Lynee Werner of Seattle, Washington by some 51 miles.

Setnes, on the other hand,m has his hands more than full, as a multiple world - record holder Yiannis Kouros (universally regarded as the best long-range ultrarunner in history) originally from Athens, Greece but latterly of Melbourne, Australia unexpectedlyentered the evening beforethe race. Yet not only Setnes, but also Kouros, the latter perhaps expecting to coast to a relatively easy win, and everyone else in attendance was surprised by unhealed 29-year old Mark Godaleof Aurora,Ohio.

A three-time journeyman member of the USA national 100km team with no long-range ultra credentials of note, Godale ran the second greatest 24 - hour performance in American history, bettering Setnes' American road record by twomiles and falling a few miles shy of Rae Clark's American track record. In doing so, he put an all-night scare into the otherwiseunflappable Greek phenom, and pushed Kouros to the fastest official24- hour performance ever run on American soil. Setnes held onto third place overall, and took the American silver medal behind Godale's first national title.

Open Men 1. Yiannis Kouros, 167.44 miles (New official U.S. All - comers road record) .P '1b51 �- 2. Mark Godale 162.46 miles (New officialAmerican Open road record) 3. Kevin Setnes 147.14 miles The Comrades This year the Australian - South African World Cup one day cricket final was due to be played 16 June 1999 the next day which caused alot of bravado comments about how we would be trounced. It was fun to respond Nine Sydney Striders represented our club to these calls, but it would have been greater fun if we at this year's Comrades. We appeared to be the could have had a re run two days later. This would biggest Australian Club group. The total number of have let us stir the crowd about our win that came Australian's to finish was 29. about due to the SA teams serious error in the last over Sugar levels when we won the World Cup because of a run out that The Comrades Association 78-year history should never have occurred. results in an excellent event management style. Sup Unforgettable port for runners before, during the event and at the I was so impressed by this year's event the finishhas to be experienced to be believed. There are memory of the day and satisfaction of having done it drink stations every couple of kilometers that supply will be stored in my head for a very long time. The Coca-Cola (the best running aid in my view), sports finish in the packed Durban stadium is a memorable drinks, water, a good variety of lollies and other food one all by itself. The full stadium cheers loudly to - even boiled spuds at some. They also have a few encourage those still running close to the 11 hour cut super efficient diabetic blood sugar checking sta off time encouraging them to speed up. The Sydney tions for those in need of this service. Runners would Striders group all performed well and successfully not hit the wall in any event if they could monitor completed the event within the cut offtime. and maintain their normal sugar levels in my vie,v. A high level of mutual support of runners Cramps for each other helps make this a pleasant day, as Richard, Dick, Alf and Pierre have each does the atmosphere of some 14,000 runners setting completed many Comrades. Richard has done more out at 6. 00 am in the dark. The start involves some than 10, which earned him a green number. He also rousing music including Chariots of Fire, a simu has 2 silver medals. Jim has done 2. For David, lated cock crowing and ra ra stuffto get the runners Gordon, Gary and myself it was our first. Dick revved up to do this 89.9 km event. A large propor suffered cramps for over half the distance and did tion of the route is lined by an equally enthusiastic well to complete the run. The rest of us had the larger number of people enjoying picnics and barbe normal ups and downs you would expect for a long cues while cheering on runners. They are a great working day style run. It's like a whole of life inspiration to keep going. experience as you go through stages of despair, joy and satisfaction during the period of the run. Levels Cut-offtimes of optimism vary to pessimism as your original time The event is drama filled due to the silver goal disappears and then reappears or is replaced by medal and overall finisher's award cut offtimes being an extended goal. This all becomes irrelevant when 7. 5 hours and 11 hours respectively. If you are not over you finish and the joy and huge satisfaction of the line too bad, even though you may be only a metre having completed this event takesover. away from crossing it. Of the 14000 that were sched Support extraordinaire uled· to start the event about 11000 finished within the Comrades is a one of a kind race. The 11 hour time limit. The majority of finisherscrossed the biggest crowd doing a long ultra with a huge support line within the last hour group and mutual support for each other is more This year was a downhill run from Pietermar notablethan in any other event I have experienced or itzburg to Durban. Next year is an up hill run from heard of. The level of assistance, support and posi Durban to Pietermaritzburg. Both ways have lots of tive encouragement is a unique experience that it ups and downs, some of them serious ones. The finish would be hard not to thoroughly enjoy, despite the time limit will be 12 hours to encourage a lot of athletes body feelingpain at times. that did the event in earlier years to return and run the If life presents a possibility to do this event 79th anniversary of the initial Comrades run and the I recommend you seize the opportunity. The only first of the new millennium. trouble ,is the first one may hook you and you'll Striders are welcome become addicted and want to keep doing them like Despite the crowd it is easy to spot Sydney Alf, Dick, Pierre and Richard. I am a little addicted Striders. Being able to have a chat with fellow Striders after the1999 event and am now trying to work out enhances the event. Jim Screen and I ran the first25 km if and how I can get to Durban for 16 June 2000 to together. I later ran a short distance with Alf Field and do next years event. managed a quick hello to a couple of other striding THE BLISTER NO. 75 JULY- SEPTEMBER 1999 comrades at different stages. The crowd also gave a lot of support to Sydney Striders because of our running gear showing we were from Sydney as well as the comparatively large presence of our Striders over the years. 1999 Australian Ultra Running Survey

Results and suggestions from:

Thanks to the eleven people that completed and returned the Survey that was in the last issue ofUltraMag. It was definitely a cross section of the Ultra community that responded and hopefullyI have interpreted their responses correctly.

QUESTION SEVEN -What is your favourite type of Ultra race?: Over sixty three percent of the responses listed "Trail" as their favourite type of race. I believe we have members in Sydney and Brisbane who are interested in increasing the "Trail" focus in their state.

QUESTION EIGHT- What is your favourite distance: The same sixty three percent of responses listed "50 to 1 00km" as their favourite distance. Eighteen percent of the responses were undecided and the other eighteen percent favouredthe longer distances.

QUESTION NINE- How would you like to see the Australian Calendar improved? A majority of the responses would all like to see more consultation between Race Directors around Australia. This could happen on an annual basis and would lead to a better calendar. It was also suggested that firm dates should be also listed on the calendar or they do not appear. Some of the parochial responses also suggested that there should be more races in their own state. Yes it would be nice!

QUESTION TEN-Are you happy with the current value of your AURA membership? All of the responses replied with an emphatic "YES" to this question.

QUESTION ELEVEN -If AURA had more responses at their disposal what services would you like to see them provide? • Paid ads in major running magazines pointing Marathon Runners towards the Ultra • A Teams Championship over 3 days • More UltraMags • More events in own state • More personal stories and photos in UltraMag • More promotion " Discount on running gear " Details on overseas races • National awards for achievers of the sport • More trail runs. Certainly many and varied answer to this question.

QUESTION TWELVE-Would you be happy with an AURA membership fees from 2000. All of the responses were happy with fees going up next year. QUESTION THIRTEEN -How do you think AURA and Ultra running could be better promoted in Australia'? • Improve our knowledge in the marketing and promotion area. Involve the mass media • Promote in Marathon Goody Bags • Affiliate with Aust running groups and cross advertise • Flyers at Gyms and running clubs • More regular web updates • Promote Ultra's as non elitist and as a running adventure • Become part of mainstream athletic groups ·• Need a new event that captures media attention • Get more sponsored races without the Hype 1 QUESTION FOURTEEN -Would you be able to help publicise and promote AURA and ultra running? A lot of the responses are already actively involved in promoting the sport and the rest of the responses indicated that they might do some more to help the sport. Some were unsure because eof their lack of experience. How do you get experience? Let's do it!

QUESTION FIFTEEN -AURA undergoing a name change? The response to this was a definite "No". I think I'll blame my though processes at he sixteen hour mark of my last 24 hour.

QUESTION SIXTEEN- With technical advice from AURA would you like to be a Race Director foran Ultra event? This survey identified at least four new people who would be willing to become Race Directors. The rest of the responses either are already involved in running a race or have been involved with heavily promoting the sport.

QUESTION SEVENTEEN -What do you think of the "UltraMag" magazine? Every adjective to describe "good" was used in the responses. Perhaps the only negative comment was that some races have too much content. That probably occurs when one of our many regular contributors is in that particular race. It was also suggested that there should be more profiles on different runners.

QUESTION EIGHTEEN -S hould there be more handicap races incorporated into Ultra running. Opinion was evenly divided on this issue.

QUESTION NINETEEN- Would you support an AURA Ultra Athlete of the Year Award? Over seventy percent of the responses supported this concept. Some were worried that it would be elitist and the winners would be restricted to a select few. Perhaps not - those that compete frequentlywould probably stand just as much chance. QUESTION TWENTY -Are you happy with the current formatof the National Committee and State reps? Opinion was evenly divided in this area. The responses that weren't happywould like to see more representation on the National Committee or Interstate Reps have more roles and responsibilities.

QUESTION TWENTY ONE -Do you know anyone that has left AURA in the last fiveyears? Every response was in the negative

QUESTION TWENTY TWO - Introduction of a Discount Card? Opinion was evenly divided on this and some responses didn't fully understand the concept.

QUESTION TWENTY THREE - Any furthercomments? • Keep up the good work • More Government support • More trail running • Lifemembership - I gather people could purchase this. • Don't let it die " Need a new race to grab media attention - International Challenge with Pay TV backing .• Need more parties to stand up forpositions • More self supporting trail races Thanks once again to the people that responded to the survey. Due to the small resp�nse I ?on't think we can take this as a definitive guideline but it is a good startmg pomt.

I perceive that he following pointscan be followed up on.

" More short trail runs( 50km to 100 miles) " More promotion and marketing of the sport " Open up Nati?nal Com�ittee to Interstate nominations.- Dot , Geoff and Tony ( have been domg a great Job for years - but must be getting tired. " Introduce AURA Ultra Athlete of the Year Award " Coaching of potential new Race Directors

If any of the people that responded to the Survey or anyone else would like to assist in developing any of these areas please contact myself or any of the members of the National Committee. We would love to hear fromyou.

Phil Essam

CONTROVERSYAT THE INTERNATIONALASSOCIATION OF ULTRARUNNERS

Below is a copy of a fax sent to IAU president, Malcolm Campbell, by AURApresident, Geoff Hook. ln factthere is a web site that contains all of the comings and goings at the lAU, those of you who have access to the internet can check it out at http://Fox.NSTN.Ca/�dblaikie/uw-iau99.html

!vlt. Waverley, Australia (UW) - GeoffHook, president of the Australian Ultra Runners Associatlion has faxed the following letter to Malcolm Campbell, president of the IAU, supporting the alternative constitutional proposal put forward by New Zealand.

Dear Malcolm. With reference to your fa,'Cto Ian Cornelius, dated 3 November 1999, I assume you want confirmationof AURA having signed-off on the draft constitution by lan, although you haven't directly requested this confirmationfrom me. Therefore l would like to confirm to you that AURA supports this draft constitution and believes it is a valuable contribution to helping the IAU meet the challenges of the future. For too long the lAU has talked of the need for a constitution but progress has been too slow. On several occasions in the past members of AURA said to me that the IAU is an unelected body without proper foundation. but 1 would counter with .. "yes, but we are working on a formal constitution and a transparent election process. 11 AURA believes that Ian's draft document should be seized by the lAU as a great start to the legitimizing process. The previous drafts from Andy Milroy/David Cosgrove and you lacked the depth and substance ofian's draft. A democratic lAU that has free, open and fair elections is the wish of all ultramnners. l commend Ian's draftconstitution to you and the rest of the IAU Executive Council.

Regards 1 CcoffHook O • President - Australian Ultra Runners' Association Inc. Introduction to Multi Day Events by Malcolm Campbell A triathlon is a tough event and the previous article by Erik Seedhouse illustrates with great clarity the discipline necessary to complete such a journey. Triathletes in the reported event have one luxury multi day specialists do not enjoy. They do not need to sleep during the period of the event and are not faced with the problem of findino the ri�ht balance between sleep deprivation and performance. A multi day ev:nt is a mind game as much as a physical test and the specialists probabaly know more than most about survival, endurance, pace judgement, diet , race psychology and tactics. Triathletes as described in the preceeding article deserve the greatest respect and their particular ability is measured by the way they are able to maximise performance over three seperate disciplines. They are certainly tough. Even so whilst the demands of a multi day event are less sharply defined they are no less extreme and the leading specialists are far in advance of most scientific endurance theorists. There is a tendency to underate this very special group of runners and that is a mistake. Whatever problem faces an ultradis tance runner in a 100km event is certain to have been faced and probably solved by a multi day specialist. The philosophy of ultra can be summed up in one word - "Beyond". First they ran further than the marathon. Many of them established outstanding times over lOOkms. It wasn't enough. The 24 Hour Event beckoned and man can now run over 170 miles and woman over 150 miles during the passing of one day. It wasn't enough and the sport progressed f com 6 Day Races to 1000 mile races and even then the momentum did not stop. In New York this year r:unners will race over 2700 miles. · The 100km will always be, and rightly so, the Blue Riband event of the sport but recognition needs to be given to those good people who wish to travel beyond the limitations of a standard distance. On the next page is an article on preparing for a 1000 mile race. It's written by Dan Coffey, one of the most experienced-and certainly one of the most respected-multi day specialists in the world. He is the General Secretary of the Road Runners Club (GBR). He has things. to say and if you have any sense you will listen. If you dare- enter a 1000 mile race but before doing so listen to Dan.

Reprinted from IAU Newsletter, Autumn Edition 1993

Preparing for a 1000 miles Race by Dan Coffey As I am approaching the end of my ultra running days, I would be happy to put down on paper a number of random thoughts on preparation, psychology and actual experiences felt during such an arduous event. If at the end the reader/runner has not been put off then like the carcass said as one of Mickey �ouse's characters entered Death Valley-"Don't say that you haven't been warned!" Preparation. There are three aspects that I wish to comment on. (a). Physical. (b) Practical (c) Mental (a). Physical Far the reader there very of ten is a thought when considering such an undertaking that the level of training required 1 I. must be of an unattainable level; this simply i s not t cue. I found that by increasing my mileage to a level that I was not accu stomed to became so arduous that I quickly changed to a more sensible level and looked for way s in which I could gain confidence.

At my peak my daily schedule foe a two week period prior to an event allowing for one week' s recovery wa s a s follow s : A.M. 15 or: 18 mile s steady running in woods and heathland. Before lunch a run of 8 miles on road s at steady speed, followed later by a run of 10 miles on the road s at a pleasant pace depending on how the body felt; this could var:y from day to day. Very often this would degenerate into a battle of survival to maintain a pace that looked respectable to any observe�, however I always honestly thought that I was shuffling like a tortoise; how little did I realise that 1000 miles racing left a runner thinking along the same lines. Would it ever be possible to run at a speed greater than 4.5. miles evec again and that was with trying to maintain the pace?

This is one of the preparations that the runner cannot get used to in a 1000 mile race. Prior to this period of intensive (for me) training, my daily mileage never exceeded 20 miles nor dropped below 10 miles and I always had Sundays off to recover and go to Church to pray for strength to survive the following week!

In terms of mileage I rarely exceeded 120 miles in a week, most of the time it was in the cegion of 75 to 95 miles, often a hard week followed by two week s of lesser mileage. At this time a full teaching schedule at School was being maintained. A.fter my first 1000 miles excursion I changed my training strategy to include weight training, with the emphasis being placed on upper body strengthening, which I had found in earlier ultra distance events to be severely weak. Circuit training and the use of an exercise bicycle were also added to my programme. Although tempted I could never include swimming as chlorine in swL11ming baths affected my eyes too badly and left my �uscles like bags of jelly.

(b). Practical The following factors make foe an easier: time during �acing. :CIL If, like me, you wear socks then check the elastication at the toi:)s befo.ce racing, as Eeet swell considerably during these events and the elastic often- gives the impression of Tendonitis occurcing. Therefore I cut the elastic threads beforehand.

Make sure that T shirts are really loose and well worn. It is better to wear them inside out which prevents chafing from seams. In very hot conditions vests would be wo.rn but in strong sunlight a loose light long sleeved top is prefecable allowing the use of T . shirts during the night.

Even in the Summe.r months extra cold weather gear is u seful. This is because the body doe s reach such a state of exhaustion on occasions that a slight Summer breeze feels like an Artie blast in Scotland in February. Well that is how it feels to this soft Southern Briton!

The same applie s to wet weather gear. Often one imagines that a light showerproof cagoule is adequate but, if you wan' t to stay ou� in rain you will soon get very wet and cold. The philosophy of taking a break during rain does not really work; you will find yourself lying in a sleeping bag listening to the rain and putting off the evil moment longer and longer. When you finally emerge and see how many miles you have lost and other runners looking quite comfortable in full wet weather gear, a feeling of total dispiritment will de scend on yo� a s once again you try to warm up the body and gain lost ground. 72J. HEAD GEAR. Again this is a matter for the individual runner, but it does afford some pro tee tion from hot sunshine, particular Ly if you are a li ctle thin on top, and often can be quite comf oc ting during the night. I might add at this point that a pair of sunglasses is very useful. They cut down the glare of sunlight and reflected light from road and some track surfaces. Tired eyes have a debilitating effect on your physical perfo.cmane. FOOTWEAR. This item has been left to the end of kit preparation because it really is the most important item that you must consider; the following thoughts from experience may help. The shoes used must have already been broken in and trusted. Consider also the following point; you are going to be on your feet for very long unacustommed periods of time, so the feet will swell gradually. Therefore another pair, at least, must be taken that are at least one size too big. Do not use them at the outset otherwise you may experience blistering, however as the race progresses you will use them more and more because the other shoes will not fit. If possible take two pairs of oversize running sl1oes so that they can be used alternately. If yo do this then you might find that one pair would have been enough and �.;rendered if I was getting commission from the promotiuon of shoe sales, but you could discover also to your cost that what I have advised should have been heeded! Only run in shoes that you know are com£ ortable to you and ignore advice that any particular type of shoe is best for such an event. Finally pay great care to lacing of shoes, I use the lacing system of cross over and vertical lacing as this allows a lot more width to the tongue of the shoes and pevents bruising of the tendons on the front of the feet.

f'INANCE. A.rcange beforehand to pay all outstanding bills that will occur whilst you are away. It is quite amazing how these issues become so important to you as you become mentally more and more tired. I make a list of what I have paid and take it with me; this is a useful way of knowing what has been done- of course this action may not be necessary to you but for me it helps to know that the house, literally, has been left in order. DIET. If you are in the habit of taking vitam in supplements and/or iron make sure that you take an adequate supply with you and info.cm the race organisers what you are taking. This stops the suspicious looks that may happen when you pop a pill in your mouth. With regards to favourite foods, if possible take some with you or ascertain if you can get them locally. They become immensely important to you during the event if you cannot get hold of them, almost to the point of an obsession that you must have them. USA laws on the importation of nu t ri ti ous f oo d s tuf f s a re very st c i c t s o do che cl-:. the se up in advance if proposing to race in the States. (c). Mental Regard what you are about to attempt as a straightforward job of work that has to be tackled in a practical manner. You have completed your apprenticeship in the long period of training that you have undertaken. Do not think about what is in fromt of you too much otherwise you may become terrified, rather think of it as an exercise to see how much distance that you can cover whilst still being in good condition! Plan a course of action. How long do you in tend to run in one session? Write up three schedules from the easiest to get you round to the one that you consider would give you a very good time. I found from experience that by using the top schedule for the first few 7!> days, it gave me great confidence to move to my middle schedule as I had so many miles in hand. Give very careful consideration as to how long you will sleep. This will depend on how much sleep that you normally need. If a lot then plan foe it; if you can get away with less then good luck, but do not allow yous elf to get in to sleep deprivation. This creates pro bl ems from which you cannot recover during the race. In my first attempt at the distance I thought that if I can a good 6 day race then I would have plenty of time for the remainder. It did not work out like that and I retired sick. You are running a 1000 mile race and that must always be at the forefront of your mind. Plan to divide your day into a number of sessions. As I have a very simple mind I always divided my day into two sessions, A.M and P.M and put one of my rest breaks in each session. This allowed me to see how much I needed to do in the second session to maintain my target. Think when planning your schedules that you only need to run three marathons a day to achieve a tar:get that will get you inside 15 days,and you have all day to do it when you are racing. Make a point of forgetting that you have got to do it again the next day. "Sufficient to the day is the evil thereof". Fantasize when out on long runs, how good I will be feeling through the race and prepare to climb on to cloud 9 when it is all over. Work out how much you wi 11 need to break somebody else's record, and remember that if you belong to an age group of aging idiots who ought to know better then -see what you need to do to join them. Often in long training runs I could visualise Yiannis Kouros just ahead of me looking bad, and I would pass him on a downhill section with consumate ease; never could do it going uphill though. If the course is a lap course try to find out what it is like beforehand and set yourself a lap that you think wi 11 be similar. This is of great benefit during the race. Psycho logica 1 Fae tors Adopt a positive approach to the race. For instance when you have taken your first running stride in the event it will no longer be a four number race. You are already in the 900s! The further you go the less distance there is to be covered. Each step that you take will never have to be repeated. This is the culmination of all your training and now you will show all those doubters. Do not look for bad days to arrive during the race. Many runners get very concerned after they have been running for 8 or 9 days that they have not had a bad day yet; surely that was why they did all the training. A bad day can occur for the silliest of reasons or no reason at all. It may be blisters, an upset stomach, an injury or dehydration. In many of these situations get treatment. Put it right. Salvage what you can of your schedule and come out smiling the next day to take up the challenge again. Be prepared to run with other runners for a chat, and be ready to leave them if they are C'Unning too fast or too slow for you. This after all is your race. I mentioned using a similar circuit when back at home training. The advantage is that you can, in your mind, return home and have a run round your own circuit. In fact you can often, in your mind, run on some of your favourite training courses and feel the rain and the wind of the winter! 11• Keep a check on what time it is back home; who would be doing what and where. Is it a football team or cricket or tennis or a hundred and one other things-another mile has passed and you never even noticed it. See it does work! If the time zone is different from that back at home wear a watch with your own time on it for a few days until accustomed. This will explain to you why you feel so tired at 8 P.M in New York! I use two watches so that I always know what time it is where I am. Try not to worry about positions in the race. Someone in the front may be coming back to you. There is plenty of time to catch them and if you are passed do not panic-the next day may see a complete reversal. Remember that when you are suffering so is everybody else. even if it is not alays obvious at the time. Towards the end of the race try and visualise races that you have been in at home. One year over the last 100 kms I ran in my mind a 100km race; the London to Brighton race; the Woodford to Southend race, the SLH 30 mile race and the London Mara than. I became quite confused at one stage about which race I was actually supposed to be in but was delighted to discover that I now had less than 15 real miles to complete the thousand. The final thing to do is to walk on for a lap or so after the finish and ask your lap scorer to note down the time taken. This is two laps for Martyn Daykin (GBR) who set a World Best for 200kms only to find afterwards that he was two laps short. Thus no record! A few words about experiences I have had during races. There are highs and lows. Times when I felt that I was floating along effortlessly and times when I could not even reach the end of the lap. Attempting to sleep with the roar of jets taking off. I· always seemed to choose rush hour for sleeping. There was one runner with a radio on the head and all communication was impossible unless by hand signal. Later I found it was to block the noise of jets. so next time I took earplugs with me. Very useful when I could remember where I had put them down last. One year I watched a young bird learn how to fly. I became quite attached to that little family and they never knew. Occasionally I foupd a runner in great distress. At such times all thoughts of competition disappear and you attempt to help. These races can have a great emotional effect on runners. Another problem that occured was believing that leader boards were not up to date. This often was the result of a ti:i. .-ed mind already marking down the next mile when you were still running it. Once I asked for a massage as my thighs were so tight. The masseur started then stopped and refused to do any more until I had drunk as much water as I could manage. Tiredness of the mind had allowed me to forget the simple basics of survival. The highlights of my races were always at night when I could run more freely. Less heat. No glare. Other mortals were sleeping and I was gaining on them. If I write anymore anybody wil�·---eie able to beat me at my own game and as I re-read this acticle I think there might be one more good 1000 mile race left in these legs of mine. Perhaps I will write myself just one more training schdule and see how things go with it! 15. Alcohol and running Walking the length of Britain on tequila and orange juice By John Bryant London Times

1 1 1 London - Pounding your way on footfrom John 0 Groat s to Land s End is thirsty work. And these days there is a terrifyingarray of sportsdrinks that boast that they can quench the most raging thirst and soothe the driest throat.

But lan Botham, striding his way towards the Forth Bridge on his latest charity jaunt, to raise 11millions11 forleukaemia research, is not a man to be impressed by the latest trendy drinks to hit the fitness studios of London. He is getting through a marathon or so a day at 4.3 miles per hour, and when the going gets too tough he has his ov1n special mixture - orangeade ,vith tequila.

11! 1 1 1 only ever drink: tequila when I m walking/ he said. 11Its medicinal. Were all surprised, but it does the trick when things really hurt. Of course, l take water, too., but no sports drinks. The best thing at the end of each day is a drop of dry cider. 11

Debate over alcohol

1 Botham s swashbuckling swigging is a valuable contribution to a debate that goes back a couple of centuries: what is the best liquid replacement for a sportsman, and does alcohol have any part to play in thP. mixtnrP.?

Nineteenth-centurytrainers were never keen on water. They urged their athletes to replenish liquid losses with beer, which was much less likely to poison them. Typical, forinstance, was Len Hurst, one of the greatest British distance mm1ers of the turn of the century. He trained three times a day, 1 11 washed down his meals \vith good bitter ale , and when racing drank a rr1ixtureof egg and sherry. Afterbeating many world records he retired in 1908 to nm a pub.

Since the 1970s and the exercise boom in the United States there has been a massive market in sports drinks. In Britain we spend nearly £ 100 million a year on them. Beforethat, sportsmen relied on their appetites to come up with concoctions to boost pertormances.

Arthur Newton

There was no greater pioneer in the study of the human body than the record-breakirig A..rthur Newton who, in the 1920s and 1930s, experimented on himself with enormous amounts of training and various diets. His conclusions, based on meticulous trial and error, are not so difterentto those of Botham. Newton. having heard many old-time sportsmen suggest that a touch of alcohol could perk you up, 1 was determined to test this.Writing in 1935 he said, 11 find that beer and porter are excellent if taken in small doses. even during a race. lf any one item has been persistently advertised as being minous to athletes it is alcohol ... and yet? If alcohol would be of distinct benefit I meant to find ()lJt,

11 l went out for a 40-miler and called in for brandy with only five miles of downhill remaining. l put about six tablespoons of water to the spirit and gulped it down. l felt less tired and my pace increased, but it did not last for very long. By the time I had covered some four miles I noticed that the etlects were beginning to wear off. l decided to test it once more, so I set out to make myself excessively tired, swallowed a teaspoonful of brandy in six or seven of water and again foundthe • conditions were ease

"When it came to the 54-mile race (London to Brighton) l was training for, 1 arranged for precisely the amount ofdope that experience taught me was beneficial. I was a winner by nearly halfan hour. l am convinced that there are times when spirits in strict moderation are ofreal benefit. 11

No doubt the purveyors ofmodern-day sports drinks would gulp in horror, but two years ago a report from the Food Commission said that many so-called spo1is and energy drinks are little more than sugar-laden soft drinks packed with a cocktail ofadditives. Most would be better otT munching a banana or drinking fruitjuice after a workout.

As well as the high cost ofsuch potions, many of them taste fouL and it is little wonder that there are plenty ofspo1ismen ready to tum to the more palatable alcoholic drinks. Juha Vaatainen, European champion at 5,000 and 10,000 metres in 1971, used to say he ran "like a madman by day and drank like a champion by night" - downing a daily bottle of wine to ease the pains in his joints.

Several ofhis successors, including Britain's own world record-holder, David Bedford, were no strangers to the benefitsof the brewe1y, even at the height oftheir powers.

Last year the Flora London Marathon produced their own sports drink, "Liquid Power", which l tried out, along with Chris :Moon, during a 250-kilometre run in the Australian Outback.

Our conclusion, backed not by science but by many thousands of footsteps, was that it v,rorked - but to drink this stuffyou needed a dash of gin or Bacardi. Perhaps we'd all be better off i±: like Botham, we mixed our own sports drinks.

Three-quarters ofa centmy ago Newton devised a formula that he said would work wonders for any exhausted man. It contained one tablespoon ofsugar, halfa teaspoon of salt, three-quarters ofa teaspoon ofbicarbonate ofsoda, water and lemonade. lfthe tequila rnnsout, even Botham might findit useful. Nervton named it simply the "corpse reviver".

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If today you jump higher, or throw further or run faster than you have jumped or thrown or ran before, then that is victory. It doesn't \ matter whether you fin i:ri' ish first, second fifth , or ... you ve won.I V, ou Ive conquered yourself, for yourself, and that is all that matters. that's why we do it! Franz Stompfl amazing how this prevents stiffening up as well. I drink plenty of fluids and avoid PulmonaryEmboli: drinking alcohol when I travel, crossing my legs, and wearing constrictive clothing. Once off Coumadin, I will take an aspirin A Personal Struggle per day. What is a pulmonary embolism? A In my opinion, there are a number of by Bruce Boyd pulmonary embolism is a blood clot that features of ultrarunning that could make us generally forms in the leg, then becomes more susceptible to this condition than C I am writing this article for a few lodged in the lung, where it can disrupt the other people. These are pure speculation on reasons. I was recently diagnosed with flow of blood back to the heart and, in my part. First, we go from prolonged "pulmonary emboli" in both lungs. While severe cases, the flow of oxygen to the activity to inactivity when we do an ultra. the condition is not that common among brain. In time, these clots dissolve or form Many of us travel at least several hours to active people, it is often difficult to scar tissue in the lung. The severity of the an event and often arrive just before the diagnose and can be fatal. Also, there does problem depends on the number and size of race and leave right afterwards. It is quite not seem to be a large body of information the clots and the overall physical condition possible that the extreme change in activity about the illness and its course. It is of the patient. level is the cause. In other words, we may therefore difficultto have a sense that you What are its common causes? It is be more affected by the inactivity of travel are healing at an appropriate rate. Any input usually associated with advanced age, post than a "couch potato" would be. Also, the from others who have experienced this operative conditions, trauma, prolonged change in heart rate from an active state to problem would be helpful. And, while the immobility, dehydration, and constrictive an inactive state is probably much broader fitness level of ultrarunners may be better clothing. than for most people. Is it possible that our than average, there may be reasons why we At age 60 I must begin to admit to heart rate or some other component of are more susceptible to this malady than the advanced age. The trip to Toledo and back ultrarunners' circulatory systems makes us public at large. certainly fits the definition of prolonged more prone to clots? Is there something What follows information that I have inactivity, even though I did stop every hour about the need for our bodies to heal after a read or obtained in discussions with or two. The flight which preceded my long race that could result in blood flow to doctors, nurses, and others with varying second episode was only two and a half the legs that may contribute? Could this be levels of knowledge about the illness. It is hours, but at that point the formation of heightened by our need to devour large therefore anecdotal and not authoritative clots had already begun. While I don't tend amounts of food after a race? Despite our medical information. Disclaimers that could to dehydrate during a race, the day was hot, efforts to the contrary, we all are apply, do. and in 24 hours dehydration was certainly a susceptible to dehydration. Of course, there At the end of September 1998, I possibility. are many plusses to ultrarunning as well. experienced shortness of breath and The treatment I have received was the Some may decrease the potential for elevated heart rates while running. A few immediate I.V. of Heparin followed by a clotting. Better circulation may be one. days later I had severe pain in my left lower prescription forCoumadin for six months. When I began the curing process I back and in the region of my left Both are blood thinners designed to prevent tried to approach it like an ultra. I knew it collarbone. It hurt to breathe and even more the enlargement of existing clots and the would be a long haul. I tried to set realistic to cough or sneeze. Upon being x-rayed, a formation of new ones. As I understand it, goals and I knew there would be bad times, slight shadow on my lung in the area of the the body takes care of existing ones. but things would get better. I have found pain was noted. I had no other symptoms. During this period I was initially moderate success with this approach. Part The initial conclusion was that something unable to run. It was not the exercise, but of the problem is not knowing how long had irritated that portion of my lung, but the jarring that could shake loose existing this "race" is or what goals are realistic. whatever that was, it was no longer clots that was the worry. As a matter of fact, How can I expect to feel along the way? apparent. I was given an anti-inflammatory while in the hospital I walked a few miles Perhaps sharing this information could help drug, and we decided to monitor my each day, rolling my I.V. stand. others who have experienced a similar progress over the next several weeks. The It has now been several months since I problem. If any of you have information pain subsided immediately, but I noticed a was hospitalized. I am running daily. My you can share, I would indeed be grateful. slight pressure where the pain had been, heart rate is better, but still somewhat Eds.: Bruce.finishedthe Vermont JOO and an elevated heart rate when I ran. I also elevated. I am about a minute slower per Mile in July in 23:06 for 25th place. experienced mild coughing and a need to mile at my race pace heart rate than I was clear my throat. My resting heart rate when this episode began. I have entered remained in the 45 to 55 range. three races, a 50 mile in February (of which In my initial visit to the doctor he had I completed 30 (and a 100 mile in April (of asked if I had taken any prolonged plane which I finished 50). I had no unusual trips. I had not, but I had driven to a 24- discomfort in either, but a great deal of hour race and back, 750 miles e:ich way. apprehension-not a good way to start an During the next few weeks I monitored ultra. In April I completed Sybil Ludington my heart rate, and, while I noted some about 15 seconds a mile slower than last improvement, it remained elevated. Five year. weeks after the initial episode I flew to a I still have an occasional slight pain in meeting and a few days later experienced my left collarbone region and pressure in pain in the lower back and collarbone my left lower back. My lungs still feel as if again. I had severe difficulty breathing, but I have cotton in them, and I cough and clear was not sure if this resulted from the pain my throat quite frequently. While I am not breathing caused or some other factor. positive of the origin of my condition, I Upon returning home, I spoke to my have learned some things that may prevent doctor. He ordered a lung scan. Based on it from recurring. These may also help the results I was admitted lo the emergency others prevent an initial occurrence. When I room where I was immediately given an travel, I take frequent breaks-at least once I.Y. of Heparin, a blood thinner. per hour, preferably more frequently. It's J8� eptember 1999 - """' - lollly How to Get and Stay Healthy lit1i11: Written by Jay Hodde, MS, ATC matter what. They use Bag Balm or Vase tape, tincture of benzoin, alcohol wipes, Blisters line, wear the same socks, and blister. They scissors, lubricant, powder, Coban self-ad do the same thing race after race, with the hering wrap, a few pieces of tissue, match es, a needle, and thread. Add in your Any survey of runners who fail to same blistering results. Maybe their feet need to be dried with powders. Maybe they favorite blister patches such as Blister complete a 100-mile run quickly reveals Block (formerly Compeed), Second Sl:ln, that stomach ailments and blisters are the should use another type of sock or a differ ent insole. Maybe they need to learn how to or Cushlin Blister Treatment. Knowledge of most common reasons why people drop out how to make a blister patch, how to tape, of the event. During the past several tape their feel, how to lace their shoes dif ferently to reduce pressure points, or toget and how to modify a shoe will help insure months, I have stressed the role that ade foot care success. quate training plays in preventing overuse better fitting shoes. Kevin Selnes keeps tell ing us, "We are each an experiment of one." UR: You mentioned blister draining injuries in ultrarunners. Adequate training using matches, a needle, and thread. ls it and preparation are also important in pre We need to remember that our feet change. Other blister-causing factors also change O.K. for runners to drain their own blisters venting the onset of blisters during the race. during an ultra, or should they wait until af This month, John Vonhof, who wrote from race to race-weather conditions, a lack of footconditioning through training, ter the race? I mean, it's not very sanitary in Fixing YourFeet, discusses blisters and most of the places we run! their effects on ultrarunners. the body's hydration level, the length of the John: How you manage blisters de UR: John, you have spent a Jot of time race, running biomechanics as the runner reacts to a sore hamstring or tight quads, for pends on the location of the blister and its around feet over the last few years and have size. Blisters in a weight-bearing area of the certainly seen your share of blistered feet. example:.eall contributeto potential prob lems. Many runners will attest to the fact foot may be drained to allow for pain-free Blisters could be granted "injury status," running. The same goes for blisters where don't you agree? that what worked yesterday may not work tomorrow. We need to know how all of there is continuos friction between the toes, John: For many runners, blisters are at the tips of the toes, or on the heels. Blis an injury. A large, ill-placed, and painful these factors interact and how to read our feet to know what they need. ters that are not bothering you may be left blister can drain your energy. Multiply that alone until the run is over. If a blister is pain four or five times, according to the UR: You mentioned taping your feet. I see people preventing blisters by wrapping more than three-quarters of an inch in size, number of blisters some runners have, and draining it will help with comfort and keep you can imagine how severe the problem their feet in duct tape the night before an ul tra. Is this the best way to go about prevent it from getting larger. An undrained blister can become. Sometimes I think we should in a weight-bearing location and with pres offer an award for those with the biggest ing blister formation, or are there other r techniques that might work better? sure fom running will get larger and more blisters! Yet, somehow, when you remove a painful. This, in turn, can alter your running runner's shoes at the Highway 49 aid sta John: You need to start with properly fitting shoes with a quality insole. No mat form and cause additional blisters or bio tion at Western States, and the skin falls off mechanical problems. of half of each foot, you realize that the ter how good you tape, if the shoes fit in correctly, you will haveproblems. Yes, UR: Can you explain how to drain runner should not get an award but an edu blisters and care forthem at an aid station? cation on good foot care. many runners swear by taping their feet, and it works. Yet, a tape job done wrong After all, we want runners to continue their UR: Blisters are quite common in our run in spite of the blisters:.ethesethings sport. I would think that almost all ultrarun can cause blisters. Personally, I believe in taping-if done correctly. Several other fac should never be a reason for a DNF. ners end up with a few blisters at one time John: Draining a blister is not a diffi or another-and certainly some people are tors are just as important. Good moisture wicking socks with frequent changes and a cult job, yet there are some basic steps to more susceptible than others-but there are doing it right. Wipe the blister with an alco reasons why blisters develop, so good lubricant or powder (whichever is best so many_ hol pad before draining it to help prevent many thrngs that can lead to their forma for your feet) are just as important. Whatev er you apply to your skimepowder, lubri infection. Blood-filled blisters should not tion, that I wouldn't count anybody immune be drained since the open skin becomes a to them. cant, or tape:.emust work together with anything else surrounding your feet:.ein source of possible infection with direct ac John: There are a few lucky runners cess to the blood. For most blisters, follow who never get blisters. Blisters develop soles, orthotics, socks, shoes, gaiters, and even shoe laces:.ein order to prevent blis the old rule of using a flame-sterilized pin when friction causes two layers of skin to or needle to make several holes at the side rub against each other, with the outer layer ters. Cutting corners on any one of the fac tors can increase chances of blistering. of the blister where footpressure will force of epidermis separating from the deeper new fluid out of the sac-then gently use l The sac between the layers usually UR: I get very good results by spend �yers._ your fingers to push the fluid out of the fills with lymph fluid. As the fluid separates ing a couple of extra minutes at the aid sta tions, taking my shoes off and brushing the blister. Another option is to use scissors to the layers of skin, the outer layer dies, be make two small "V:' cutsinstead of several cause it is void of oxygen and nutrients. sand from my feet and my socks. That has needle holes. This method works well to When the blister is deep or increasingly helped me avoid blisters for years! Maybe keep the blister drained Too many stressed by rubbing within the shoe, the I'm lucky. I think that quite a few people holes::eor cuts that are too largerecan cause blister is likely to become blood filled. are just prone to blister development. They the roof of the blister to tear off and expose Blisters are caused by any combination of migh have a bunion or a protruding heel Yet another trick is to heat, moisture, and friction. Some runners bone that mnkes the Achilles tendon sus- fragile new skin. claim to have feet with skin as soft as a ba ceptible. Assumrng that these people will push a sterilized needle with a short thread through the blister-cutting off the thread by's bottom, while others take pride in hav develop blisters during an ultra no matter and leaving the it fed through the blister. ing thick calluses on the bottom of their how much preventative care they attempt, feet. Both may claim to never blister, and how should they treat it? Wipe the needle and thread with a alcohol wipe before inserting it in the blister. Make yet, on another day, in a different race un John: Some problems, like bunions der different conditions, both may blister. and heel spurs, are usually known before a a small knot in the ends of the thread. The thread helps the bitster continually drain. UR: Of the causes you have men race. During the event is not the time to tioned, is there any one that seems more find out what works. If you have an unusual UR: fohn, let's say I finish my run foot condition that you have identified, ex ,,·iti, :,urnc huge blisters that I haven't had prevalent? to drain. Should I drain them soon after I John: Most blister problems are periment during traininf' •:, find the best fix You may need a special, cushioned insert nr finish, or should I leave them intact? I caused by socks, lubricants, or powders:.eor know this is an area for debate, but in your the lack of them:.eorby using the wrong pad, or else you may need to modify your shoe with cut slits over the bunion or ham experience, what seems to work best? products. Many runners fail to find out Generally speaking, I would what works best on their feet. They assume mer toe area. During the race, a blister-care John: drain the blisters. This allows the healing that what works for their fellow runners kit in your crew bag should contain essen process to start. After draining, apply a will work for them, too. They stick to it, no tial items: thick moleskin, Elastikon or duct 7�. How to Get Fit and Stay Healthy (continued from previous page) dressin� of Second Skin and use a thin lay feet in warm water and Epsom Salts several Secondly, I think many runners do not real er of tape or moleskin to hold the dressing times a day will speed their healing. Watch ize the value of gaiters when running trails. in place, Don't forget to keep the blister the blister for any sign of infection: red Whether store-bought or homemade, gaiters cleametreat it like an open wound. ness, swelling, pus, additional pain, also be can keep feet free of the usual trail dust, UR: The treatment isn't complete careful of fever or red streaks going up the grit, and rocks that are so often the cause of when the runner reaches the finish line, is limb, If you suspect an infection, see your blisters, it? Tt took the few blisters I've had five to doctor, Bio: John Vonhof is an accomplished seven days to heal so I could wear shoes UR: Is there any additional advice ultrarunner and race director. His book, without pain, Is that typical, and can run you'd like to share about surviving ultras Fixing Your Feet, has become the standard ners reduce that "recovery time" with any with intact feet? reference work on foot care for serious ath specific remedies? John: Two simple points, The first is letes. It is available through John: Once home, allow the blisters to that I recommend regular sock changes and www.footworkpub.com/feet, A second edi be exposed to the air to dry, Soaking the applications of either powders or lubricants. tion is scheduled for early 2000.

Brent Weigner: ultras on all seven continents

Machu Picchu, Pero (UW) - Brent Weigner, an American from Cheyenne, Wyoming, became the first person in the world to run an ultramarathon on all seven continents. A 49-year-old junior high geography teacher and cross-country coach, he established the new mark in 390 days.

Weigner completed his last continent, South America, when he ran Devy Reinstein's Inca Trail Run ttomLlactapata to Machu Picchu, Peru. Weigner's time of 7: 11 placed him third overall and tirststin the 45 and over age group. Although not advertlsed as a race, the adventure run mcluded senous efl:ortsas Danie! Montoya ofBoulder, Colorado, set the day's fastest pace with a 6: 15 and national class ultra runner, Jennifor Johnston fromEast Palo Alto, California, ran 6:51 to lead the women.

The high altitude run in the Andes Mountains of South America covered 27. 5 mtles through cloud forests and over high mountain passes on the ancient highway of the lnca lndians. The first ten miles ofthe course saw runners climb froman elevation of8,692 feet at Llactapata to 13,779 foetat Wam1iwanusq'a Pass (Pass ofthe Dead Woman), the highest pass on the lnca Trail. Runners encountered numerous lnca ruins as they negotiated thousands of stone steps and cobblestone trails constructed by the ancient engmeers and butlders.

Two lnca tunnels with carved stone steps created a magnificent staircase leading runners past ceremonial lnca baths where mountain water still tlows through carved stone channels. The runners eventually descended through a cloud forest ofexotic plants, orchids, and other flowers before arriving at lntipunk:o, the "Gateway ofthe Sun," at 8,860 teet. At this point, the athletes got their first glimpse of the Lost City of the Incas. After yet another thousand-footdescent, the adventurers arrived at the tinish line m Machu Picchu at an elevation of7,872 teet. "Running the lnca Trail in one day," not an insignificant accomplishment, as most hikers and trekkers take an average of four days.

Listed below is a timeline showing Weigner's year-long odyssey.

Date, Name of RaG"e, Location, Overall Place, Age Group Place, Time 7-5-98, Nanisivik 100k, Baffin Island, NWT, Canada, 5, 4, 11:45:32 11-14-:Jb, Himalay � n 11.JU Mi.le, LlarJee.ling, lnctia, b, 1, <'.'.U:10: uu 2-13-99, Antarcti_a Artigas Adventure 50k, King George Is., 5, 3, 6:57:00 4-3-9Q, Two Oceans Marathon 56k, Capetown, S.Africa, 6626, 6:19:50 6-5-99, Dartmoor Discovery 34 Mile, Princetown, UK, 72, 6:00:09(_ b-14-;i;i, King or the Mt. 4bJ<., Nowra, Australia, 10, 4:4:J:<'.'.4 /v1+. Mc.,0) 7-27-99, Inca Trail 27.5 Miles, Machu Picchu, Peru, 3, 1, 7:11:00 80 ' :� ½�- - - - , DI) mI ,�: International Results & Commentary lll 1mt11me: Written by Andy Milroy Sichel Beats the Odds km internationalist Shane Downes by eight Also On June 19, the French 100 Km minutes at 50 miles, but then for some rea Championships were held at the St-Vit in and the Competition son the leader was reduced to a walk at 53 northeastern France. The race was won by Cancer is one of the great fears of miles and subsequently dropped out. Local Pascal Fetizon in 6:29:44, the second modern life. Many see it as the end of a runner Kate Todd was the first woman in Frenchman to break 6:30 this year. Fetizon normal life. However, within the space of 9.23.51. is a fast marathon runner, having finished two weeks, two men returned from the ail 23rd in the Paris Marathon in 2: 15:30 re ment to win major endurance titles to show 100 Kms cently. Coached by the French l 00-km in that there is life after cancer. ternational, Bruno Heubi, he was well In 1996 Lance Armstrong, the former Around the Globe prepared for the move up in distance. He world road-race cycle champion, was Some final figures on the World Chal was entered in the Chavagnes race and ran rushed into surgery for the removal of one lenge held at Chavagnes-en-Paillers in for at least the marathon distapce with testicle, and two weeks later he underwent a France on May 15: there were 1,245 start many of the French team, obviously run further operation to remove superficial le ers; 953 runners finished. There were 26 ning well within himself. It is perhaps sur sions on his brain. Then followed chemo runners under seven hours, l 06 runners un prising that Fetizon should move up at this therapy for testicular and subsequently lung der eight hours, and 439 runners under ten point in his career, his 2:15 was a big im cancer. Armstrong was a former triathlete hours. There were 90 finishers in the wom provement over his 1998 marathon best of who became America's most successful en's race, 863 in the men's event. There 2:19:10. professional cyclist. On the July 25, Arm were 29 national teams entered, and 28 Behind Fetizon came the world silver strong won the Tour de France cycle race, started; 18 men's teams and eight women's medallist Thierry Guichard in 6:39: 11, per having dominated the race, wearing the yel teams finished. haps not fully recovered from his tremen low jersey on 15 of 21 days of the 2,400- June is a prime month for 100-km rac dous effort at Chavagnes. Well back in third mile race. He said after his win, "If there's es. On June 1 8, the Torhout 100 Km was was Bruno Blanchard in a time of 7:07: 12. one thing I would say to those who would held in Belgium. It saw a male Belorussian The French national 100-km squad is use me as their example, it's that if you ever win in international competition for the first now looking very strong. In addition to get a second chance, you've got to go all time, when Igor Navitsky ran 6:47:50 to Fetizon and Guichard, Mohammed Ma the way." finish well ahead of the Hungarian Janos groun (formerly of Tunisa) and Bruno Heu Why focus on a cyclist in an Ul Bogar's 6:51:28, with a Russian relegated bi, it also has Pascal Piveteau. Piveteau traRunning column? Because there is a to third place, Alexander Panov in 6:56:05. finished ninth at Chavagnes in 6:44:35. Had closely associated story in ultrarunning. On A new Belgian find,Ivan Hastens, also he been in the French national team, they July 18, William Sichel won the British dipped under seven hours with 6:59:58. The would have won the World Challenge team 100-km title in 7:32:19 in Edinburgh. Sich first woman was Belgium's Annie Van But title, ahead of the Russians. el, a British I 00-km internationalist, had sele in 9: 17:30. The World Challenge can be inspiring been diagnosed with testicular cancer in The Anglo-Celtic Plate competition forsome runners. For others, disappoint 1997 and swiftly went in for surgery. He was held on June 19. This competition is ment in their performance there can drive worked hard to regain his fitness and was held between the nations of the British them to great achievements elsewhere. Ya selected for the British 100-km team in Isles-the Celtic nations-Scotland, Wales, sufumi Mikami ran 6:33:55 in Chavagnes, Winschoten (Netherlands) that year, where Northern Ireland, Ireland, and England. The but was obviously dissatisfied with his sixth he was the fourth scorer for the team. event has usually been held in association place. He was intent on improving Takahiro Second scorer in the British team at with the British 100 Km Championships. Sunada's fastest ever road time of 6:13:33, Shimanto (Japan) the following year, he This year the event went to the Irish Repub set at Saroma (Japan) last year. On June 20 moved up to the 24-hour event at Niort lic and was held in Phoenix Park in Dublin. at Saroma, running in good conditions, he f (France) recording a creditable 240.291 The event became a clash between the set of on his quest. He led from the two km./149.3 miles, the best British mark of two strongest nations in the British Isles, km mark, but was to slow somewhat in the the year. Scotland and England, although the former second half of the race. Still, he was still Sichel feels that one can come back was without Simon Pride, winner of the able to clock the fastest time in the world from an experience such as cancer far World 100 Km Challenge. It was won by this year, 6:22:08, to slot into sixth place on stronger, mentally and physically. When he Englishman Stephen Moore, who recorded the all-time list ahead of the illustrious was first diagnosed, he made a conscious his fourth sub seven-hour performance as a Konstantin Santalov. decision to take a totally positive attitude 50-year-old, 6:56:27. (There have been only In secowl place was a new name in tow,ards his testicular cancer, assuming that five such performances!) Second place Japanese I 00-km running al the internation this condition was only going to be a tem went to Mikk Bradley, also of England, al level, Yoshiaki Shimosakoda, who porary blip in his running career. He delib who is establishing himself as a solid l 00- clocked 6:52:15, with Shuji Uochi in third erately wore his national-team uniform km performer, in 7: 16:52, with Scotland's with a time of 7: l 7:11. The fact that there during his therapy, while training for his re Brian Davidson setting a personal best of were eighteen men under eight hours indi turn to the British team. This he did just a 7:25:57 in third. William Sichel and Don cates that the Japanese are gradually devel few months later. Ritchie of Scotland finished fourth and fifth oping their strength in depth. Thus, two endurance performers who in 7:32:40 and 7:35:29, but Andy Bottom The first woman was Akiko Sekiya in have successfully defied cancer have shown ley of England clinched the team title in 8:03:44, which is a breakthrough for her that the disease does not have to be the end sixth place. and provides more depth in the national of one's career, but can give one the deter The women's race was won by Sharon women's squad. Second was Chieko lshiza mination to come back stronger than ever. Gayter, returningto form after foot surgery, in ki in 8:40:31, and third the current top Japa Sichel won the British 100-km cham 8:27:11, with Eleanor Robinson in 8:51 :30. nese ultrarunner Masako Koyama in pionships comfortably, finishing well ahead Kendra White made it a one, two, three sweep 8:57:24. Six women finishing in fewer than of Ian Anderson, who was second in for England with 9:36:45, to ensure England nine hours also indicates the increasing 7:50:07. Sichel had been led by former 100- took the female team title as well. strength in depth of the Japanese women as September 1999 81 ullrarunner clutches a cigar rather than a the ullrarunner, woman the crew", hearken 111 "Darn you! .Why didn't you remind me nute, which may fulf111 a similar role in the ing hack lo the discussion in the previous how much this hurts!!" Rebecca Clark, fertility rile, as the cigar is often considered section about the value placed by modern personal communication, 1986. 1 a sexual object among moucrn 111en. x ullrarunners on a goou crew. 11 Kokopclli is rrcqucnlly depicted in pctro U.S. Census Bureau, Hislorical Statistics

Celebrating a Centenary at Brighton runs, Randall, Saward, and trarunner, seems to be sweeping all be Poole were selected to run for Great Brit fore him at the moment, perhaps because London to Brighton ain in the 1900 Olympic marathon in Par his greatest rival, Paolo Panzeri, has been is. The race was held in temperatures of in semi-retirement for a year. At San Ultra races tend to lead an ephemeral 10200 F, on a twisting maze of a course Remo, Sartori decisively took the title, existence. A race that is in existence for five through the Paris streets. None of the winning in 3:46:54 from local runner years is well established; one that lasts for British team even made it to the I 0-mile Corrado Bado, who finished more than 20 years is an institution. The number of mark. However, Randall had begun a tra ten minutes behind in 3:56:57. Marco races that have lasted much longer than that dition of amateur ultra road running that Olmo was third in 4:06:55. Bado is a run is limited. was to develop into the sport we have to ner to watch in the future. He is a 2: 19 However, this year marks a remarkable day. marathon runner. His wife Omelia Fer milestone in ultrarunning. The centenary of The 1899 race to Brighton was over rara, who has a marathon best of 2:28, the Boston Marathon a few years ago was well groomed roads, but not the smooth took the bronze medal in the Gothenburg greeted with wide acclaim. Yet this year is a tarmac that runners have nowadays. In World Championship marathon in 1996. centenary for an ultra, but it is in danger of the early Spartathlons in Greece in the RA! television covered this ultra, the only slipping by unnoticed: In October the cen 1980s, the runners were often running Italian ultra to be televised this year. tenary of the first amateur London to Brigh along shepherd's footpaths and stony New ultras are being set up in the ton race will be celebrated. farm tracks, probably similar to those Baltic Sea area: On August I 4, the Latvi There had been London to Brighton used by Pheidippides himself on his orig an Supermarathon Club held its 50-km races before I 899, of course, but the first inal journey. With the great improvement and I 00-km events. Gun tis Kanavins won ever amateur running race was held on May in roads in Greece, much of the course is the 50 km in 3:41 :34 from Deniss Gor 6 of that year. Walkers had covered the dis now on flat tarmac. The possibility of de ba's 3:46:01. In the women's race Anita tance many times, the first amateur being veloping a different route for the race Liepina was an easy winner with 3:41 :50, the former mile record-holder, Walter Chin from Athens to Sparta, which would offer which placed her second overall. Ale nery in 1869. Slowly the walkers improved conditions more akin to the trails that ksandrs Matvejevs won the 100 km in their times, and when Teddy Knott clocked were used by the Ancient Greeks has 10:47:36. The event was held on a 3.8-km 8:56:44 in 1897 for the distance from Lon been discussed. However, the current in certified loop. don to Brighton, arguments began. tention is to stay with the established In Finland, just across the Baltic Walkers felt that over the distance of route despite the changes. from Latvia, a 24-hour track race was 52 miles, a good walker would beat any held at Salo two weeks later. It was won amateur runner. Runners disagreed. So the International Roundup by Jyrki Koski with a distance of 225.830 South London Harriers Club decided to set km/140.3 miles, which places him third tle the argument in the fairest way: a go-as Back to the present day: A 55-km on the Finnish 24-hour all-time list. More you-please race. Basically that meant that trail race at La Plagne in France is one of signifi-cantly, the second-place runner competitors could run, walk, or use any the largest ultras in Europe. Last year's was Maria Tahkavuori, who set a new combination of walking and running. race had some 870 starters and 787 fin Finnish wo-men's record of 161.627 km/ In the 1890s there were no amateur ishers. This year's race was smaller, but 100.4 miles. distance races much longer than ten miles there were still 631 starters. Leonid Travelling from the north to the in Britain, and there was only the Boston Tikhonov won the race on July 25 in south, there was l 33-km/82.6-mile race Marathon in the United States. Amateur 4: 18:04, to retain his title won in 1998. in Santiago, Chile, on August 21. The runners had tackled 50 miles on the track Corinne Favre won the women's race winner has proved to be consistently the back in the 1870s and 1880s, but success in 5:13:08, with French 100-km interna best ultra performer in Chile: 36-year-old ful performers in that era had had a back tional competitor Karine Herry just 15 Erwin Valdebenito. He won in 10:37:57, ground in walking and were no longer seconds behind. Favre also was a repeat well ahead of Mario Lagos's 11 :OJ:10, competing. winner from 1998. with Juan Encina in third, running The race attracted 14 starters, includ South Africa is well known for the 11 :52:47. ing Teddy Knott, who was intent on put Comrades, the Two Oceans, and also its Staying in the Southern Hemisphere, ting the runners in their place. W. Saward many 56-km races. However, as a metric much of South-African ultrarunning is fo and Frank Randall, a successful cross country South Africa also has a long tra cused in the months leading up to the country runner, soon moved away from dition of 100-km races as well. Way back Comrades. However, there are several 50- the rest, and by Redhill, Randall had a in the early '80s Deon Holzhausen was km events held later in the year. On Au I 00-yard lead. Randall reached the half running close to seven hours for the dis gust 29, the 50-km Newspaper Run way point in three hours. At the 33-mile tance. On July 3, the Longest Day JOO between Johannesburg and Pretoria was point, Randall's lack of distance training Km was held. The 38-year-old Wellington held; like so many of the 50-km races in background forced him to a halt, with a Phakathi won in 7:54:56. In the 12-hour South Africa, it attracted a massive field. muscle problem in his thigh. Walking and race held concurrently, Barry Reed ran This time there were about 3,000 starters. running, he carried on, reaching 50 miles 128.534 km/79.8 miles. The race was won by Gerry Modiga in in 6:39:11. He managed to get going The Italian Ultra and Trail Associa 2:47:02, with Soccer Ncube second in again, and there was a big crowd to wel tion has been developing national cham 2:48:27. Last year's winner, Peter Hluwe, come him at the Aquarium in Brighton at pionships recently. On August 8, the first was third. The winner of the women's the finish. His time was 6:58:18, which national trail championships was held at race was Helene Joubert, the South Afri placed him well ahead of his long-time San Remo over 30 miles on the so-called can I 00-km record-holder. She won the pursuer, Saward, who finished second in Devil Trail. The 48.3-km race involved a event for the third successive year in a 7:17:50, with E. Ion Poole, a veteran in 3,700 meters/12,000-foot change in ele time of 3:39:37. I believe the course is his 40s, third in 7:31:53. vation. predominantly downhill. The first prize On the strength of their London to Stefano Sartori, the top Italian ul- for men and women was worth $1,500. October 1999 Ba. International Results & Commentary Written by Andy Milroy Behind him, Jean Pierre Guyomarc'h, ·, The women's race changed this a bit. Elvira Ceveloping South the former French record-holder, ran Kolpakova ran 7:33:39, the second-fastest African Talent 249.221 km/154.8 miles, and Alain time of the year thus far, with a new face, This year's Comrades reinforced a Mallereau, placed third with 237.809 km/ Magali Maggiolini of France, running serious concern in South African 147.7 miles. Loic Lebon, better known as a 7:55:35 for second. The more established ultrarunning: over the past seven years, !00-km runner, (7: 11 :55 in '98) ran Russian Elena Bikulova, silver medalist in since South Africa returned to the 233.604 km/145.1 miles for fourth place. last year's European championships, international scene, the event has been The first woman, Joelle Semur, is also finished third in 8:08.22. Ricarda Botzon of dominated by overseas runners. With the better known as a member of the French Germany was fourth in 8:13:52. exception of Shaun Meiklejohn in 1995 and !00-km squad. She ran a very creditable The 26-year-old Elvira Kolpakova first Chari Mattheus in 1997, the winners have 218.529 km/ 135.7 miles . If Semur sticks appeared on the international scene when been foreigners such as Charly Doll of with the 24 hour, much more can be she won the Russian 100-km title in April Germany, Alberto Salazar of the Urited expected from her, based on her 7:57:06 this year in 7:47:15. She ran 2:35:22 for the States, Dmitri Grishin of Russia, and now credentials at 100 km. marathon in 1997 in Omsk in Siberia, and Jaroslav Janicki of Poland. Another French 24 hour was held at 2:42:52 in the same race the following year. South Africans have fared little better Fleurbaix on August 28. The race saw Max Thus, she has a lot of natural speed. It will in the women's race, with Rae Bisschoff the Granier win on home soil with 223.987 km/ be interesting to watch her development. sole South African winner since 1994. The 139.1 miles, from Norwegian Lars Saetran, A week later another 100 km in race has been won recently by Valentina who ran 206.118 km/128 miles. The first Gravigny, France, saw the revival in fortune Lyakhova of Russia, Maria Bak of woman was Germany's Helga Backhaus, for a runner who had shown great promise Germany, Ann Trason of the United States, who has faced serious illness recently. Her briefly some years ago. Jiri Jelenek of the and Birgit Lennartz of Germany. final distance was 185.227 km/115 miles, Czech Republic, who finished in the medals South Africans are now looking at understandably down from her best in the 1996 European championships at black runners to redress this balance. This distances of some years ago. Cleder in 1996 and has a best of 6:25:19 set year's race did give some grounds for The Italian 24-hour championship was in 1995, made a return to form in winning optimism. Andrew Kelehe was eventually held at the 24 Hour Castiglionese on the the race in 6:56, ahead of the French declared second in this year's race, Lucas undulating Castiglion Fiorentino course at international Denis Gack, who ran 7:03. Matlala third, Walter Nkosi sixth and Arezzo on September 4. The 2.375-km / Jelinek had run in the European Joseph Ikaneng seventh. So the talent is 1.475-mile course rose and fell by some 92 Championships at Winschoten the previous there. However, the opinion is that these meters/301 feet per lap The winner on this week, but had been forced to stop at 70 km. runners still need to learn how to drink tough course was Antonio Mazzeo with In the much better conditions at Gravigny during ultra races. Kelehe apparently only 211.375 km/131.3 miles. The first woman he went through 50 km in 3: IO, but perhaps took a few sips of water during the race and was Maura Bulzoni with 152 km/94.4 not fully recovered from his effortsthe only used five sachets of com syrup miles. previous week, struggled over the last 15 carbohydrate during the entire race. km of the race. Although there is substantial prize Speedy 100-Km's money to be won at Comrades, many black Spartathlon to German runners in South Africa are unable to Recorded dedicate themselves to preparing for the Switching to the Southern Lukas race properly, because they need to earn Hemisphere, the New Zealand !00-km Early on September 24, 190 runners money. Consequently, they race too championships were held in the early spring from 27 countries set offin the Spartathlon to frequently in events that do not fit in with at Rotorua on September 4. The winner was run from Athens to Spartain Greece. Wim proper preparation for the Comrades. Mark Bright with 7:51 :24, from Wynnie Epskamp, a 45-year-old Dutchman, led the Moreover, their knowledge of carbo Cosgrove who ran 8:29:37, well off her race at Corinth, at 52 miles, after two-time loading tends to be limited, and their diet is usual form. winner of the race, Costas Repos of Greece, sometimes inadequate. Back in the north, the IAU European dropped out with stomach cramps. Japan's It is interesting that it was the runners 100 Km Championship was held on a 10- Kimie Funada was leading a dozen women, with international experience-Kelehe and km loop in the northwestern Dutch town of ahead of the Americanfavorite, Ann Trason. Matlala-who led the South African Winschoten, which has hosted so many The eventual winner was Jens Lukas of runners in this year's Comrades. Both international championships. Unfortunately, Germany, who completed the journeyin runners have competed in the World the weather has been unseasonable in 25:38:03, using a successful strategy of piling Challenge, and thus have international western Europe, and the runners faced on the miles in the cooler night time periods. experience. It is no coincidence that Shaun temperatures of 31 °C on September 11. He finished well clear of France's Jean Pierre Meiklejohn, Chari Mattheus and Rae The winner was the new face in Guyomarc, with Jun Onoki of Japan third. Bisschoff, i.e., South African runners who French I 00-km running, 2:15 marathon Only two women finished the race, the have actually won Comrades, had also runner Pascal Fetizon, who ran 6:39: 16, winner being Anny Monot of France in competed internationally before winning closely followed by Russian Mikhail 35:38:08, closely followed by Kimie Funada lhe event. Kokorev, making a welcome return to of Japan. Only 54 of the 190 runners finished, international competition. The Russian ran many of the favoritesdropping out early on because of the heat. 24-Hour Championships* 6:42:18, with another Frenchman, Gilles Diehl, recording 6:44:39 for the bronze Another famous ultra was held in Held medal. Russian Dmitri Radyuchenko, the August,the 32nd edition of the Two Bridges One or the most significant events silver medalist in the 1998 European 35 Mile, fromKincardine to Forth in recently has been at 24 hours. Alain Prual Championships, ran 6:46:30 for fourth, Scotland. The race was held August 28 and has been one or the most com:'�:cnt with the current top Ukrainian, Olexandr was dominated by the eventual winner, performers in the event in Frnrr.eover Osypov, the fifth and last man to break Scotsman Alan Reid. Unusually, the top four ,even hours, with 6:59:38. runners at five miles were the top fourto recent years, and in the French finish. Reid won in 3:48:56, from Andy championships at C,ravip:nyon Augu" ! ! , ln the open race, the top Italian, Stefano Sartori ran 6:47:24. Further down Eccles in 3:53:27, with third spot going to he set a new pcrsonai best, also the best John Worthington in 3:56:48. The first n-,;'.�'" � :,,::;: ;n lhc ''"';...;:!,is year to t!'Jt lhe field, Yiannis Kouros, currently a 6 woman was Hilary Walker in 4:27:42, with J..itc. His distance of 268.859 km/ 167 miles, resident of Greece, ran 7:25:51 without extending himself. This year has seen clubmate Jan Farmer in second in 5: 19:42. 104 yards places him fifth on ll1c world all Pauline Walker (no relation) was third in best non-Kouros relatively little success for Russian runners, time road list, and is the 5:30:39. mark in four years. f3'f- , an unusual state of affairs in recent years. - -� �--- m" _ " I 11nm lnternmtionml Results & Commentmry llUm��le:_ Written by Andy Milroy

Quality Field Excels at 24. The conditions were tough because of I 800C, with sunny periods and occasional high humidity. Few took heed of the condi rain. Davos tions unfortunately, setting off at a speed Jermolajevs made an impressive start, Arguably the premier trail race of the that they would be unable to sustain. After clocking 158.534 km/98.5 miles on the first year was held at Davos in Switzerland. The six hours, Kouros had run 75.207 km/46.6 day. He had covered 296.820 km/184.4 Swiss Alpine Marathon is the largest inter miles, and at 12 hours he had accumulated miles at the end of 48 hours. However, the national trail event in the world. This year's 143.387 km/89.3 miles. By then, the condi Latvian runner was unable to sustain this race on July 31 had 873 finishers. The win tions were starting to affect everyone. pace. He did set two Latvian national bests, ner was Frank Turk of Germany in 5:57:29. Kouros ran strongly to 18 hours, recording six days: 741.347 km/460.5 miles, and As far as I know, he has yet to turn his at 209.090 km/129.9 miles, but then slowed 1,000 km in eight days, 9:54:42. In the 12 tention to longer ultras. His name could gradually to the finish, either finding the days he covered 1245.025 km/773.6 miles. well be one to remember for the future. One conditions tough, or more likely feeling his The rest of the field did not have reason forsupposing this was that the sec exertion from the Toledo 24 seven days ear multi-day experiences. Some of the other ond place went to the redoubtable Igor lier. eleven runners competed while maintaining Tyupin from Siberia, who ran 6:02:45. It Kouros finished the race first with their normal jobs at the same time, running should be noted that Tyupin took the silver 262.324 km/163 miles, but was not to be early in the morning and late at night. Oth medal at the World 100 Km Challenge at the European Champion, presumably for ers obviously were able to compete more Shimanto in 1999. In third place was Zsolt some technical reason. That title went to the consistently. Second was Raimonds Sen Bacskay of Hungary, who was timed at second-place runner, Lubomir Hrmo of the felds with 902.67 km/560.8 miles; third 6:04:27. Slovak Republic, who ran 249.239 km/ place went to Genadijs Burovs with There was no surprise in the women's 154.8 miles, with Alain Prual taking the sil 793.814 km/493.2 miles. race. In recent years, Birgit Lennartz has ver with 234.823 km/145.9 miles The Inspired by the interest in and the en made the event her own. She won in bronze medal went to the ever-young Don thusiasm for the 12-day race he created, 7:08:53, well clear of Russian 100-km team Ritchie, who ran 222.454 km/138.2 miles. George Jermolajevs is already considering member Marina Bychova (7: 16:32), and (The runner who was actually placed fourth a much longer race for the year 2000: a one of the 100-km finds of 1998, Constanze in the race, Antonio Mazzeo of Italy was 5,000-km event. Wagner of Germany, finished in 7:48:07 for not a competitor in the European competi third place. Fourth was Kim Goff from the tion. He ran 231.333 km/143.7 miles.) Last First Weekend in October U.S. in 7:50:38. A total of 83 women fin year's European silver medalist Tomas ished. Rusek of the Czech Republic finished one Ultra Popular place behind Ritchie with 222.032 km/ The 12-day race made for an appropri Spartathlon 137.9 miles. ate prelude to the very hectic ultra weekend The men's race saw some relatively of October 2 and 3. Grigoriy Murzin, win It is worth looking in depth at the poor performances by some very experi ner of the World 100 Km Challenge in 1998 Spartathlon results from this past Septem enced Russian runners with impressive cre at Shimanto, has not had a particularly dis ber. The race was won by Jens Lukas of dentials in the event. Sergey lchmoulkin tinguished year. He made up for that with a Germany, but perhaps of more long-term ran just 191 km/118 miles, Vladimir Tivik fine win at the Santa Cruz de Bezana I 00 interest internationally is that finishing in a ov 181 km/ 112 miles, and Nassibul Khus Km in northern Spain on October 2. His close third was Jun Onoki of Japan, with nulline 62 km/38 miles. As has happened time of 6:27:28 made him the seventh man other Japanese runner Kenji Okijama in recently, however, the Russian women under six and a half hours this year, equal seventh, Kazuyoshi Ikeda in eighth, Tomo made up for this shortfall. Irina Reutovitch, ing the record for the number of such per hiko Yaegashi in tenth, Hidemasa Ut who holds the yet unratified world track formances in a year set in 1995. sunomiya in 12th and Katsuhiro Tanaka in best mark, ran 223.763 km/139 miles to Adilson Dama Pereira, who is estab 14th. Running for more than 24 hours in win from the very consistent Helga Back lishing himself as the top Brazilian ul such a race as the Spartathlon is good expe haus of Germany 209.678 km/130.28 miles. trarunner in the absence of Valmir Nunes rience for would-be 24-hour runners. Based Backhaus has not been in her best form in (who has not completed a 100 km for some on the Spartathlon results, Japan appears to recent years, as she has been battling breast time), ran 6:42:43 for second place, not far have a solid base for the development of a cancer. Another Russian woman, Rimma off his season's best of 6:37:38 set at Chav national 24-hour team. Paltseva, was third with 202.082 km/125.5 agnes. Third place saw an unusual sight. It It was also good to see two Argentini miles. In the I 00-km race held at the'same is not often that one sees Konstantin Santa an runners, Julio Mario Kaul and Gerardo time, Emiliano Piola of Italy won with lov finish a I 00-km race that he does not Rem Hector, in 16th and 17th places. 7:49:38, with Maura Bulzoni the first wom win. This happened at de Bezana, where he an with 9:48:37. ran 6:48:16. Fellow countryman Dmitriy Euro 24-Hour to Kouros Radyuchenko ran 6:50:48 for fourth. Latvian The first woman was the extravagantly It would be good to see a strong Japa named Maria Auxiliadora Venancio of Bra nese team in a 24-hour World event. But at Supermarathoners zil, who clocked 8:21:27, well off her 1998 present the only major international 24- From September 20 to October 2, form, with another Brazilian, Maria Cristi hour event is the IAU European Challenge. Georg Jermolajevs, president of Latvian na Raquel dos Santos, second in 9:09:03. This year it was held on the track at Verona, Supermarathon Club, set off on an attempt The long-time Spanish star, Joaquina Casas, Italy, on September 25. to break the 1,000-mile world track best of was third in 9:13:57. Yiannis Kouros had run 167.44 miles/ Peter Silkin. The chosen event was the in 269.468 km in 24 hours at the U.S. champi augural 12 Day Race in Riga in Latvia. To Four for Moore at onship the previous weekend. Although he my knowledge this is the first ever 12-day is now an Australian citizen, he was appar race. The weather conditions were good for London to Brighton ently entered as a Greek in the European the time of year, generally around 17 to As dawn broke on the eastern horizon December 1999 es. and the sky began to lighten on Sunday, Moore's charge seemed to have such km/124.7 miles. His performance was re October 3, the chimes of Big Ben struck the an effect on Mteto that he was unable to re markable for its even pace; he reached 100 hour as the 7:00 a.m. start approached. At sist the challenge on the fast-closing Clyde km in 11:41: 18. This is hardly surprising, the first stroke of the famous bell, the run Marwick who took second in 6: 18:05. Mte since he is a race walker. ners began their long 55-mile journey to to finished in third with 6:25:47. Ian Ander The Dutch seven-day stage race from Brighton, just as they had in 1899 in the son, who looked as if he had blown it with Maastricht to Pieterburen over a distance first-ever amateur London to Brighton run his fast early pace, rallied and came in 503 km/312 miles was won by Karl Graf of ning race. fourthin 6:27:36. Germany in an elapsed time of 60:23, with Stephen Moore, the British I 00-km In the women's race, Ann Trason re experienced multi-day performer Stefan stalwart, established a clear lead al five tired somewhere after 20 miles, possibly Schlett from Germany second in 62:00. The miles, which he reached in 32:26. In second not fully recovered from her experience in daily stages varied between 65 km/40.3 was Ian Anderson, with two South Africans, the Spartathlon. Hilary Walker won the miles and 78 km/48.4 miles. Welcome Mteto and Clyde Marwick run women's race (in 7:42:29) for the fifth The Brighton 24 Hour track race was ning together, and former Brighton winner time-an absolute record. She had won pre held at Tooting Bee in London. The Sri Greg Dell close behind. Not far behind this viously in '88, '89, '90, and '96. It was her Chinmoy 24 Hours attracted many of the group was the first woman, Ann Trason, tenth finish in the race, also a women's Brighton runners, including Hilary Walker, who went through five miles in 34:41. record. Joan Clarke was second in 8:41 :28, winner of the women's race. Also in the Moore, the race favorite and three- with Jan Farmer third in 8:45:45. The first race were Eleanor Robinson, Sandra ti me winner, was still in the lead at I 0 American was Joe Kulak in 14th place in Brown, and another member of the Great miles, clocking 64: I 0, having forged a gap 7:30:54 Britain 100-km and 24-hour teams, Sharon of one minute and 40 seconds to Anderson. The Brighton is distinguished by sev Gayter, who is coming back from a long Mteto was lying third, while Marwick and eral trophies named after prominent Ameri term injury. Another was GeoffOliver, who Dell were still running together in fourth can ultrarunners. Joe Kulak was given the set a world best for age 65 and over in last and fifth places. In sixth overall was Tra Ted Corbitt trophy as the first stateside run year's event. son, the first woman. Her Len-mile split was ner to finish, and this year for the first time, Among the early leaders were Hilary 69:22, close to Carolyn Hunter-Rowe's split the Sue Olsen Trophy was awarded to the Walker, Sharon Gayter, and Geoff Oliver, in 1993 when she set the Brighton record. oldest woman to finish. with the Brighton winner leading through The lead runners then left the suburbs 50 miles in 7:30:19. Over the next 50 miles of the capital and moved into the country Australian 100-Km a new runner entered the fray, Adrian Tarit side. By the 20-mile mark Moore still had a Stott, better known as the race director of clear lead (2:09:44) from Anderson, who Championship the Edinburgh 100 Km, which has hosted was trying to keep the gap from widening. In early October at Glengarry, the Aus the British championships on several occa However, Mteto was closing in on Ander tralian 100-km championships were held. sions. He had a clear lead by 100 miles, son and al 20 miles was just 17 seconds Bruce Renwick, making his I 00-km debut, which he reached in 16:58:57, and despite a back. The former pairing of Marwick and was able to stay close to the ever reliable bout of sickness, maintained the lead to the Dell had split, with the South African ahead Nigel Aylott, an Australian 100-km team end. He won with 214.714 km/133 miles, by some 17 seconds (2:12:28 to 2:12:45). member, to make for a close finish on the 734 yards from another strong performance Trason, still the first woman, was ten min 10-km loop. Aylott won in 8: 17:56, Ren by Geoff Oliver, 203.296 km/126 miles, utes back. She was well clear of the female wick less than three minutes behind at the 567 yards. Sharon Gayler covered 201.624 competition al 2:22:29, but nearly four min finish in 8:20:45. km/125 miles, 499 yards for third place and utes behind Hunter-Rowe's split time. was the first woman. Hilary Walker clocked At 30 miles, Mteto got back even with 6-Hour Race in 9:36:30 for 100 km, but her lack of serious Moore, the long-time race leader. They training was evident after that. She has a were running side by side, passing that the Netherlands demanding job which has made it difficult point in 3: 14: I 0. The race was still tight at Yet another ultra was held on October for her to train properly. She wound up with the front. Moore had a slight lead over Mte 3. At Amersfoort in the Netherlands, the an 182.426 km/113 miles, 624 yards. Sandra to at 40 miles, 4:20:40 to 4:20:44, with nual six-hour race was held. The race Brown took third with 168.105 km/104 Marwick moving into third ahead of Ander looked promising for the future of Dutch miles, 802 yards. son, who was paying for his early speed. 100-km running. Edward de Ruiter took the The outcome of the race looked as if it race with a distance of would depend upon how much the Europe 85.55 I km/53.1 miles, an 100 Km Championship race at Winscho from Edwin van de Loop's ten three weeks earlier (in temperatures of 81. 994 km/50. 9 miles In EVEREST MARA THON 2000 The highest marathon in the world 3000C/9000F) had taken out of Stephen third was Veron Lust, who Moore. He looked as impassively deter covered 79.687 km/49.5 mined as ever, but Mteto seemed to be miles. The first woman 5 November - 2 December 2000 moving well. The tough climb up Ditchling was Ria Buiten, who ran £ 1970 ($3150) with London flights 6 November - 2 December 2000 Beacon before the SO-mile mark would 65.697 km/40.8 miles. £1420 ($2275) join in Nepal likely decide the winner. Moore had won the Brighton at this point in the past. Around the 26.2 mile high altitude mountain marathon At the start of the climb up Ditchling on rough and steep trails, preceded by a 17 day trek to Beacon, Moore heard Mteto coming on and Horn Everest region for essential training and acclimatisation. took off with a charge, and the South Afri First some earlier re Mountain running experience essential. can could do nothing about it. Moore con sults. The Bressmire Six Information now available for selection on 1 April. tinued to pull away, and by the finish had Hour in France on May 2 pulled 23 minutes clear of Mteto. His win was won by Yves Jehanna BUFO VENTURES LTD ning time was 6:02:45. He became only the with 74.3 km/46.1 miles. 3 Elim Grove, Windermere LA23 2JN, Great Britain second man ever to win four London to Later that month in Weert Tel ++ 44 1539 445 445; Fax ++ 44 1539 44 7 753 Brightons. It was appropriate that he should in the Netherlands Ad e-mail: [email protected] do so as President of the Road Runners Leermakers won the 24- web: www.btinternet.com/~bufoyenturesltd Club. 8� • hour race with 200.696 Ultra Running World Age Group Records

Ultramarathon World

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MEN 30 miles 40-44 Tim Johnston(GBR) 2:48:37 Hendon 1982 45-49 Stephen Moore(GBR) 2:58:12 Barry 1994 50-54 Stephen Moore(GBR) 2:59:32 Barry 1998 55-59 Otho Perkins(USA) 3:11:01 Worthington 1986 60-64 Alec Dunn(GBR) 3:27:29 Barry 1997 65-69 Bob Emmerson (GBR) 3:36:52 Barry 1998 --)....,.70-74 Randall Hughes(AUS) 4:05:57 East Burwood 1995 75-79 Horst Feiler (GER) 4:49:34 Rodenbach 1998 Ken Matchett(AUS) 4:42:00p Moe 1997 80-84 Edson Sower(USA) 7:16:38 Phoenix 1995 85-89 Charles Benovoy(CAN) 14:22:52p Ottawa 1995

50km 40-44 Tim Johnston(GBR) 2:55:07 Hendon 1982 45-49 Stephen Moore(GBR) 3:04:48 Barry 1994 50-54 Stephen Moore(GBR) 3:06:08 Barry 1998 55-59 Otho Perkins(USA) 3:17:26 Worthington 1986 60-64 Alec Dunn(GBR) 3:35:11 Barry 1997 65-69 Bob Emmerson(GBR) 3:44:53 Barry 1998 70-74 Max Jones(GBR) 4:16:12 Portland 1997 75-79 Horst Feiler (GER) 4:59:51 Rodenbach 1998 ------�� Ken Matchett(AUS) 4:52:13p Moe 1997 80-84 Edson Sower(USA) 7:31:41 Phoenix 1995 Ernie Warwick(GBR) 6:29:51p Solihull 1997 85-89 Charles Benovoy(CAN) 14:50:0lp Ottawa 1995

40 miles 40-44 Martin Daykin(GBR) 3:59:24 Barry 1989 4.5-49 Stephen Moore(GBR) 4:01:28 Barry 1994 50-54 Stephen Moore (GBR) 4:04:00 Barry 1998 55-59 Bob Emmerson(GBR) 4:31:36 Crawley 1991 60-64 Bob Enm1erson(GBR) 4:48:25 Barry 1995 65-69 Bob Emmerson(GBR) 4:57:49 Barry 1998 70-74 Max Jones(GBR) 5:49:50 Portland 1997 75-79 Horst Feiler(GER) 6:46:22 Rodenbach 1998 80-84 Edson Sower(USA) 10:50:36 Phoenix 1995 85-89 Charles Benovoy(CAN) 23:56:00p Ottawa 1995

50 miles 40-44 Gerald Walsh(RSA) 5:16:07 Walton 1957 45-49 Don Ritchie(GBR) 5:23:02 Livingston 1990 50-54 Don Ritchie(GBR) 5:37:17 Tooting Bee 1995 55-59 Hans Reich(GER) 6:07:47p Ottweiler 1992 60-64 Franz Feller (GER) 6:36:13 Rodenbach 1998 65-69 Gerhard Kohl (GER) 6:38:01 Rodenbach 1998 70-74 Max Jones (GBR) 7:34:29 Portland 1997 75-79 Horst Feiler. (GER) 8:50:48 Rodenbach 1998 80-84 Edson Sower(USA) 18:17:12 Phoenix 1995 Ernie Warwick(GBR) 11:56:28p Solihull 1997

100km 40-44 Gerd Boldhaus(FRG) 6:46:42 Geneva 1984 45-49 Don Ritchie(GBR) 6:46:10 Livingston 1990 50-54 Don Ritchie(GBR) 7:07:29 Tooting Bee 1995 55-59 Hans Reich(GER) 7:45:14p Ottweiler 1992 60-64 Franz Feller(GER) 8:23:18 Rodenbach 1998 65-69 G_erhard Kohl(GER) 8:40:47 Rodenbach 1998 70-74 Heinrich Gutbier (GER) 10:01:59 Rodenbach 1998 Max Courtillon(FRA) 9:53:llp Nantes 1998 75-79 Horst Feiler (GER) 11:41:59 Rodenbach 1998 80-84 Edson Sower(USA) 23:22:07 Phoenix 1995 Ernie Warwick(GBR) 15:50:03p Solihull 1997

12 hours 40-44 Derek Kay{RSA) 160.934km Durban 1972 45-49 Don Ritchie(GBR) 152.400km Hendon 1991 50-54 Denis Weir(GBR) 142. 924km Darlington 1990 55-59 Gard Leighton(USA) 131.128km Hayward 1989 ��0-64 Cliff Young{AUS) 129.525km Sydney 1982 65-69 Ray Piva(USA) 120.399km Hayward 1991 70-74 Max Jones(GBR) 109.600km Humberside 1997 75-79 Horst Feiler(GER) 100.000km Rodenbach 1998 80-84 Edson Sower(USA) 67.600km Phoenix 1995 Ernie Warwick(GBR) 80.800kmp Solihull 1997

100 miles 40-44 Derek Kay(RSA) 11:56:56 Durban 1972 45-49 Don Ritchie(GBR) 12:44:29 Hendon 1991 50-54 Denis Weir(GBR) 13:55:48 Hull 1988 55-59 Dave Cooper(GBR) 15:14:35 Birmingham 1990 � 60-64 Cliff Young (AUS) 14:37:54p Sydney 1983 65-69 Geoff Oliver(GBR) 17:20:50 Tooting Bee 1998 70-74 Max Jones(GBR) 18:16:49 Humberside 1997 75-79 Ernie Warwick(GBR) 23:05:53 Birmingham 1991

200km � 40-44 Yiannis Kouros (AUS) 15:10:27 Adelaide 1997 45-49 Don Ritchie(GBR) 16:19:16 Hendon 1991 50-54 Denis Weir (GBR) 18:45:07 Doncaster 1990 55-59 Dave Cooper(GBR) 19:21:32 Birmingham 1990 �60-64 Cliff Young(AUS) 20:17:09 Adelaide 1985 65-69 Geoff Oliver(GBR) 22:13:10 Tooting Bee 1998 � 70-75 Cliff Young(AUS) 42:11:47 Colac 1995 -➔76-79 Drew Kettle(AUS) 42:38:51 Colac 1995 ?4 -4Hn114 _ _re; _ --➔ 40 Yiannis Kouros 303.506km Adelaide 1997 45-49 Don Ritchie (GBR) 268.251km Hendon 1991 50-54 Dave Cooper(GBR) 247.210km Chevilly Larue 1985 55-59 Dave Cooper(GER) 245.208km Birmingham 1990 � 60-64 Cliff Young(AUS) 23.5. 969km Adelaide 1985 65-69 Geoff Oliver(GBR) 213.844km Tooting Bee 1998 70-74 Max Jones(GBR) 191.019km Humberside 1997 75-79 Ernie Warwick(GBR) 166.357km Birmingham 1991 80-84 Edson Sower(USA) 101.597km Phoenix 1995 Ernie Warwick(GBR) 139.410kmp Solihull 1997 85-89 Charles Benovoy(CAN) 64.745kmp Ottawa 1995

48 hours ��)-40-44 Yiannis Kouros(AUS) 473.495km Surgeres 1996 45-49 Tomas Rusek(CZE) 433.384km Surgeres 1995 50-54 Gilbert Mainix ( FRA) 417.210km Surgeres 1989 55-59 Gilbert Mainix( FRA) 425.124km Surgeres 1991 60-64 Don Winkley (USA) 322.701km Surgeres 1998 65-69 Phil Latullipe(CAN) 242.946km Pensacola 1989 Manfred Hauser(GER) 243.l00km[i]p Brno 1997 �70-74 Cliff Young(AUS) 233.435km Colac 1995 Manfred Hauser(GER) 253.497km[i]p Brno 1998 75-79 Matt Miller (USA) 232.003km Dallas 1995

6 Days 40-44 ,Jean-Gilles Boussiquet (FRA) 975.200km La Rochelle 1985 45-49 Jean-Gilles Boussiquet(FRA) 1030.000km La Rochelle 1992 !10-:'>4 Gilbert Mainix(FRA) 980.800km La Rochelle 1986 55-59 Gilbert Mainix(FRA) 1002.200km La Rochelle 1992 � 50-64 George Perdon(AUS) 841.600km Colac 1984 �65-69 Cliff Young(AUS) 669.693km --.:;> 70-74 Cliff Young(AUS) 653.600km � 75-7 9 Drew Kettle (AUS) 584.993km Colac 1995

Women 30 miles 40-44 Lilac Flay (NZL) 3:35:03 Auckland 1998 45-49 Eleanor Robinson(GBR) 3:31:29 Barry 1994 � 50-54 Lavinia Petrie (AUS) 3:40:44 East Burwood 1993 55-59 Pauline Echevarne(FRA) 4:21:09 Nantes 1996 �60-64 Shirley Young(AUS) 4:19:07 East Burwood 1992 ➔ 65-69 Shirley Young(AUS) 4:27:49 East Burwood 199.5

50],-Jn 40-44 Lilac Flay (NZL) 3:42:22 Auckland 1998 45-49 Eleanor Robinson(GBR) 3:39:37 Barry 1994 ➔ 50-54 Lavinia Petrie (AUS) 3:50:15 East Burwood 1993 5.5-59 Paulette Echevarne(FRA) 4:30:46 Nantes 1996 �60-64 Shirley Young(AUS) 4:28:45 East Burwood 1992 ➔ 65-69 Shirley Young(AUS) 4:38:22 East Burwood 1995

40 miles 40-44 Hilary Walker(GBR) 5:05:58 Barry 1997 45-49 Eleanor Robinson(GBR) 4:50:11 Barry 1994 50-54 Rita Banks(GBR) 5:28:17 Barry 1994 55-59 Paulette Echevarne(FRA) 5:56:35 Nantes 1996 ➔ 60-64 Shirley Young(AUS) 5:52:34 East Burwood 1992 �65-69 Shirley Young(AUS) 6:11:35 East Burwood 1995

50 miles 40-44 Hilary Walker(GBR) 6:37:06 Tooting Bee 1994 45-49 Huguette ,Jouault(FRA) 6:12:07 Nantes 1996 50-54 Sandra Kiddy(USA) 7:08:14 Hayward 1991 55-59 Paulette Echevarne(FRA) 7:36:44 Nantes 1996 � 60-64 Shirley Young(AUS) 7:32:44 East Burwood 1992 ➔ 65-69 Shirley Young(AUS) 7:55:08 East Burwood 1995

� . 100km 40-44 Hilary Walker(GBR) 8:27:36 Nantes 1996 45-49 Huguette Jouault(FRA) 7:46:53 Nantes 1996 50-54 Sandra Kiddy(USA) 9:13:58 Hayward 1991 Daniele Geffroy(FRA} 8:08:56p Nantes 1998 55-59 Paulette Echevarne (FRA) · 9:41:31 Nantes 1996 60-64 Ursula Schmitz(GER) 9:50:14 Ottweiler 1992 65.:...69 Francoise Lamothe(FRA) 11:59:31 Bagneux 1989

12 hours 40-44 Eleanor Adams(GBR) 134.800km Melbourne 1989 45-49 Sue Ellen Trapp(USA) 123.049km Portland 1991 50-54 Sandra Kiddy(USA) 122.030km Hayward 1991 55-59 Pat Bonner(GBR) 103.365km Tooting Bee 1996 60-64 Ursula Schmitz(GER) 100.000km Ottweiler 1992 65-69 Francoise Lamothe(FRA) 100.000km Bagneux 1989 70-75 Francoise Lamothe(FRA) 77.Sl0kmp Surgeres 1994

l00miles 40-44 Eleanor Adams(GBR) 14:44:26 Melbourne 1989 � 45-49 Margaret Smith(AUS) 16:01:43p Sydney 1984 50-54 Sue Ellen Trapp(USA) 17:22:41 Surgeres 1996 55-59 Ruth Anderson(USA) 20:54:24 Santa Rosa 1986 60-64 Helen Klein(USA) 22:15:26 Santa Rosa 1985 65-69 Helen Klein(USA) 21:03:07 Santa Rosa 1991

200km 40-44 Eleanor Adams(GBR) 19:28:49 Melbourne 1989 45-49 Angela Mertens(BEL) 21:02:12 Izegem 1988 50-54 Sue Ellen Trapp(USA) 22:17:27 Surgeres 1997 55-59 Else Bayer(GER) 27:46:38 Surgeres 1996 65-69 Francoise Lamothe(FRA) 32:58:00 Surgeres 1991 70-75 Francoise Lamothe(FRA) 38:27:41 Surgeres 1994

24 Hours 40-44 Eleanor Adams(GBR) 240.169k Melbourne 1989 45-49 Angela Mertens(BEL) 226.237k Izegem 1988 � Helen Stanger (AUS) 229.080kp Coburg 1998 50-51 Sue Ellen Trapp(USA) 213.525k Surgeres 1997 55-59 Ruth Anderson(USA) 177.430k Santa Rosa 1986 60-64 Helen Klein(USA) 170.165k Santa Rosa 1985 65-69 Helen Klein(USA) 176.223k Santa Rosa 1991 70-75 Francoise Lamothe(FRA) 139.334kp Surgeres 1994

4R Hn11r« 40-44 Arlette Touchard(FRA) 347.420km Montauban 1986 45-49 Eleanor Robinson(GBR) 352.538km Brno 1997 50-54 Sue Ellen Trapp(USA) 377.892km Surgeres 1997 55-59 Else Bayer(GER) 315.463km Surgeres 1996 60-64 Francoise Lamothe(FRA) 305.819km Montauban 1986 65-69 Francoise Lamothe(FRA) 272. 792km Surgeres 1991 70-74 Francoise Lamothe(FPA) 239.763km Surgeres 1994

6 Days 40-44 Sandra Barwick(NZL) 883.631km Campbellt own 1990 45-49 Renate Nierkens(GER) 738.230km Gateshead 1990 50-54 Georgina McConnell (AUS) 699.318km Colac 1995 60-64 Francoise Lamothe(FRA) 648.404km Nottingham 1985 100km road